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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a biggish wart that should be removed
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Recent Examples of biggish
This is a biggish update, 1.58GB on my iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir.
—PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir.
—PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biggish
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Maine lawmakers this week approved a moratorium on data centers larger than 20 megawatts — the first statewide ban of its kind in the country.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Consultancy Greysparks highlighted that more than 81% of private credit assets under management sit at firms that also run private equity funds, underscoring how concentrated the market is among large private capital managers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Bezos' space company just notched a big reusability milestone — but also suffered a sizable setback.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, your powers of insight and persuasion in conversations with others will be considerable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Young is a multi-hyphenate artist who commands considerable celebrity.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The most significant and widespread threat arrives after dark.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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When fully extended, the robot grows from 28 to 50 inches (711 to 1,270 mm) in length, a significant reach for a 110-lb (50-kg) machine that folds down to a size small enough to fit in airline luggage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening already substantial political hurdles for the White House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The heat will linger into the weekend with our next big change coming on Sunday with a cold front bringing showers and MUCH cooler temps, especially into next Monday!—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Gucci's organic sales fell by 8%, a bigger drop than the 6% decline seen in a sell-side consensus cited by analysts.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Deportees who aren't imprisoned face challenges Even those who are not immediately jailed face huge challenges, including economic ones, upon their return to their home country.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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Anderson said that experience was a huge help in preparing him for his eventual MLB promotion.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition to a requirement for a warrant to access Americans' data, critics also want greater protections on how the FBI or other agencies can search communications and how that is reported to the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The second half of the weekend will be great for outdoor plans with temperatures in the lower 70s by the afternoon.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Biggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biggish. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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