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1
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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2
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
Its accounts of outsize personalities, judges’ infighting, culturally insensitive photo shoots, manipulative producing, network executives betraying producers who in turn betrayed talent—all of this comes standard with tales from the annals of the entertainment industry.
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Judy Berman, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
According to a new study on African striped mice, a single gene may play an outsize role in parental caregiving in male mice.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Teacher preparation programs play an outsized role in shaping educators’ understanding of their responsibilities.
—Dana Stangel-Plowe, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
These are the players with the best chance to have an outsized impact on the 2026 season.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
According to a new study on African striped mice, a single gene may play an outsize role in parental caregiving in male mice.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Teacher preparation programs play an outsized role in shaping educators’ understanding of their responsibilities.
—Dana Stangel-Plowe, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
These are the players with the best chance to have an outsized impact on the 2026 season.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
Adjective
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Many reactions emit energy, often in large amounts, but cosmic efficiency is another metric altogether.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of immigrants are currently being detained in large detention centers where detainees, lawyers and activists have alleged abuse and poor conditions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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State officials are asking lawmakers to craft a bill that would allow the Department of Social Services to limit Medicaid payments for unionized nursing homes whose owners hire family members at inflated salaries.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those inflated costs fall squarely on the shoulders of small businesses and working families through higher premiums and lower take-home pay.—
Bianca Blomquist,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Year of the Horse provides a natural opportunity for a sizable number of Western brands to connect to the holiday.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Canary Islands have developed into a strong option for international productions, with sizeable local tax credits and an ecosystem of experienced production workers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The issue usually isn’t cortisol itself, but a rhythm that’s mistimed, exaggerated, or slow to settle.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
18 Feb. 2026
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An exaggerated period heel adds flair.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Keaton Wagler, Illinois Even the considerable early-season hype around Wagler could not have predicted this.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, athletes are at considerable risk for eating disorders and having an unhealthy relationship with food and their bodies.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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These homeowners must have substantial home equity and be able to maintain their home and make on-time property tax and homeowners insurance payments.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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That inspired the oversized bobbly gray cardigan and shirts, monogrammed with Mark Darcy’s initials, which Jones is seen wearing throughout.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Farktop Oversized Long Trench Coat Nothing says effortlessly cool like a long, oversized trench, and this Farktop coat is just that.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The action was as big in the East metro as anywhere as the Class 2A, Section 3 quarterfinals were played on Tuesday, with a minor upset occurring in Eagan.—
Brian Hall,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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