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as in hulking
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
Locked into the fine dust of the lunar surface by billions of years of solar wind, this light, non-radioactive isotope has, for many years, attracted attention from tech firms, space startups, and governments because of its outsized potential.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
In a market where capital efficiency trumps burn, these lapses carry outsized consequences.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
In recognition for his outsized role on the show, Broder was immortalized with a cameo as the guy knocking on the Cheers bar door in the final seconds of the series finale.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
China’s new economy-wide goal takes on outsized importance given the country is both the biggest emitter of global warming pollutants and by far the dominant player in renewable energy around the world.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
In a market where capital efficiency trumps burn, these lapses carry outsized consequences.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
In recognition for his outsized role on the show, Broder was immortalized with a cameo as the guy knocking on the Cheers bar door in the final seconds of the series finale.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
China’s new economy-wide goal takes on outsized importance given the country is both the biggest emitter of global warming pollutants and by far the dominant player in renewable energy around the world.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
Adjective
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Now the future is here, a hulking mass on an unlovely corner at the border of Hollywood and West Hollywood, surrounded by luxury apartments and empty lots.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Their new house – a hulking slab of timber, concrete and glass seemingly dropped from another world – hasn’t gone unnoticed.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The term bubble usually refers to a period of inflated stock prices or valuations of companies that have disconnected from the fundamentals of a business.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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More often, consumers pay for layers of marketing and inflated brand premiums.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Why is Glen Powell so determined to hide his handsome face?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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The brassy fanfare of mariachi music was first played in the region’s rural reaches and popularized in Guadalajara’s handsome plazas.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Guadagnino encourages our doubts, shooting Maggie in exaggerated horror-movie closeups set to the doomy bass notes and shrieking winds of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s score.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the question remains whether exaggerated fears are sufficient to trigger political violence.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Kremlin’s influence has been considerable in Moldova.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Swamp re-opened in 2022 after having to move from its original building of 25 years, which was purchased and razed (to considerable local outrage); its spirit lives on in the new location just four minutes away from the first.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company also announced plans to close its Kent and Everett locations as part of a larger decision to shut down 60 stores over the next 18 months.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The stylus itself is a bit larger and more rounded than before, snaps to the tablet magnetically, and supports replacement tips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dave’s menu is relatively simple, with oversized chicken tenders and sliders as go-to orders.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Four additional bedrooms upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a private balcony, a separate sitting room, two walk-in closets, a dressing area, and a luxe bath sporting a soaking tub and an oversized steam shower.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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The star’s lower, huskier baritone voice has always made an impact in BTS’ music with the star citing the likes of Bing Crosby, Eric Benet and Ruben Studdard as inspirations.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter is plainly a student of Parton’s, evoking her pinup styling (voluminous hair, big red lips), her persona (sharp with a knowing wink), and her voice, which is rich and husky and accompanied by a country lilt.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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