outsize

adjective

ˈau̇t-ˌsīz How to pronounce outsize (audio)
variants also outsized
Definition of outsizenext
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 But despite their outsized cultural impact, celebrity beauty brands comprise an objectively small portion of beauty sales. — Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Mega-cap technology companies carry an outsized weight in the benchmark, meaning a strong performance from a small number of stocks can drive the index even when many others are moving the other way. — Deena Zaidi,nick Wells, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 Per Amazon, more than half (58%) of Reacher’s Season 4 audience is based internationally, with outsized performance in the UK, Germany and Brazil. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 On the one hand, Julian Fellowes’ juicy melodrama enlists one of the finest ensembles imaginable to bring outsized intensity to a drama of manners. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
  1. large
  2. inflated
  3. sizable
  4. exaggerated
  5. considerable
  6. substantial
  7. oversize
  8. big
Adjective
  • Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • The unions cited concerns including job security, affordable health care, and wages that meet New York City’s inflated cost of living.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • All these geopolitical variables put a partial freeze on energy dealmaking—potential sellers ask for more money on inflated valuations, while the buyers think longer term and conservatively.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of inflated
Adjective
  • At today's card rates, even a relatively modest balance can generate significant interest charges and require sizable payments each month.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The drive and long front garden create a sizable safe space between the mansion and the road below.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • The more exaggerated interpretations, with oversized collars that swallow the chin or heavy embellishment, are the ones most at risk of looking dated once the search curve bends.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Digger is, first and foremost, a parable—without spoiling the plot, its events are intentionally exaggerated to make a point about humans and climate change.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • That in turn fueled calls for federal intervention, which has been a subject of considerable debate for years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That leaves a considerable number of non-MAGA Republican voters.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Underline’s construction is expected to wrap up by December, years early thanks to a substantial federal grant.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Interiors are serene, sophisticated and incredibly spacious with vaulted ceilings, oversized beds and vast bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The focal point of the look was the gold zipper detail lining the thigh-high slit of the dress, with an oversize pull-tab making a statement.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of oversize
Adjective
  • Isaias was expected to miss the oil industry's biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast, but fuel prices could rise if power outages shut down refineries for processing crude, industry experts said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Over the last two years, no Spanish company has helped drive Spanish content onto the world stage more than Movistar Plus, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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