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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses
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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
I'm tired of having to deal with so many outsize egos at the office
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Recent Examples of outsize
That kind of success early in a team’s build can lead to outsized expectations and unreasonable belief in a core that has underlying issues.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new.
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Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
An outsize critical and commercial hit, the novel won a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and Kirkus Prize, and is in the works as a film produced by Steven Spielberg.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
House 87 The contest, which might be a rematch, is guaranteed to draw outsized attention.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outsize
Law Murray,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new.
—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
An outsize critical and commercial hit, the novel won a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and Kirkus Prize, and is in the works as a film produced by Steven Spielberg.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
House 87 The contest, which might be a rematch, is guaranteed to draw outsized attention.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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The second-largest whale species after blue whales, fin whales are classified as an endangered species, according to NOAA.
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Last week, in interviews with The Times, the leaders of the two largest unions — United Teachers Los Angeles and Service Employees International Union Local 99 — called for Carvalho to be replaced.
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Teams were comfortable paying inflated prices to acquire good young players on appealing contracts.
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Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
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In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vote will have a sizable impact on the midterm elections in November.
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Republicans are considering a sizable, $350-billion-plus increase in Defense spending on par with the White House’s budget request that the GOP could pass on its own, through the reconciliation process that allows Senate majority rule over potential objections from Democrats.
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But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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Three other vehicles were all stopped a short distance away, each of which also appeared to have sustained considerable damage, with at least two sets of air bags deployed.
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And the resounding manner of Burnham’s win – comprehensively defeating Reform weeks after Labour was routed in local elections – gives him considerable momentum too.
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The ripple effects on public health are substantial.
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Beyond her personal belongings and the palm print, authorities found no other substantial clues at the scene of Huisentruit's disappearance.
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The relaxed fit feels breathable and comfortable without looking oversized, while the V-neckline and small front buttons add just enough detail to elevate it beyond a basic tee.
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While the Retro 87 appears to come with a blue set of 8BitDo’s oversized Dual Super Buttons, a matching number pad is conspicuously missing.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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