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Definition of outsizenext
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Recent Examples of outsize Accenture says that the AI use cases that insurers have prioritized have been focused on claims and underwriting, reflecting the outsized importance of those parts of the business to the industry’s total revenue generation. — John Kell, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 For one thing, Elizabeth held outsized power for a woman, and this condemnation would have been a way to take that away from her. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 The people running them are well aware of their outsized influence. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026 Finding the middle ground between cozy and witchy, Ratajkowski injected her own brand of downtown cool into her festive fall outfit with a pair of outsized, bug-eyed sunglasses. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
Adjective
  • Ownership wants a salary cap to give clubs long-term certainty over their largest cost.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Growth in the world’s second-largest economy softened to its slowest in more than three years in the second quarter, as a multiyear property downturn continued to depress consumer demand and investment in real estate and infrastructure.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Bad tax advice promoted on social media We've been warned in the past about a flurry of bad tax advice by social media influencers that drove thousands of taxpayers to file bogus tax returns that claimed inflated refunds.
    — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Profitability is improving, although the latest quarter got a boost from a sizable tariff refund .
    — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lenders tend to look more favorably upon more creditworthy borrowers, especially with a loan as sizable as a mortgage.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The long sleeves also packed on the drama with an exaggerated cuff and flowing fabric ribbons.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Cat Man is back Reports of the demise of Tony Gonsolin were greatly exaggerated.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • While the sale has generated considerable interest, Bardot’s widowerBernard d’Ormale has criticized the auction, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins have used considerable draft capital to fix an offensive line that has been an issue for nearly a decade.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In April 1996, Ted was arrested at his Montana cabin where authorities found substantial evidence that linked him to the bombings.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The one-mile round-trip route involves a substantial number of stairs, but the payoff is a stunning waterfall.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The reddish-brown hue of the oversize bag popped against his blue-and-white coords.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • These slim, low to the ground sneakers were a natural pendulum swing away from the oversized dad sneakers that dominated a few years ago.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The big difference is space, with the standard room having a footprint of 350 square feet, whereas the suite has an additional 500 square feet to spread out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The stage musical based on one of the biggest movies ever made in Connecticut finally makes it here on a national tour and an earlier tour was canceled.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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