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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
she was hungry, so she took a somewhat largish portion of food from the buffet
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a largish amount of media attention was paid to something that was a nonstory
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Recent Examples of largish
Kajumba was a laconic man, rail‑thin, with the type of largish head that suggested nature had intended him for corpulence, even as circumstance had conspired to keep him slender.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largish
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Mix in 1 large egg, beaten to blend.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other large-city contests have also been watched closely.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Vitello’s first team went 29-27, but the Vols took a sizable leap in 2019 by going 40-21.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Parking sensors and intuitive driver-assist technology help maneuver the sizable SUV through tight shopping-center lots, while the elevated seating position offers excellent visibility in urban traffic.—
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Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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It’s also made of substantial-feeling plastic and metal that can stand up to drops.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Joe and Rose Kennedy first rented in the Cape Cod village in 1926 before reportedly purchasing a clapboard house at 50 Marchant Avenue in 1929 for roughly $300,000, a substantial sum at the time.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Another study on homebuyers in Shanghai found that even those with considerable personal savings relied heavily on parental support to fund their purchases.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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The bathroom countertop required a considerable amount of thought and planning.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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That's one of the biggest concerns for individuals who live in this area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Robots learn faster The GAE model marks a significant step forward in motion intelligence for humanoid and service robots, enabling machines to learn physical tasks more naturally and efficiently.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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For many in South Florida, the possibility of compensation remains uncertain — with major questions lingering over eligibility, funding, and whether any agreement would require significant political concessions.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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March 31 will be a huge day for him.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Largish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largish. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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