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 While Democrats notched historic upsets nationwide — including in places like Kansas, which broke a 90-year streak — Texas carries outsized national weight given the recent corporate stampede to the state. — Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Indeed, Backrooms and Obsession sparked an arms race among studios for new filmmakers who could make an outsized impact on smaller budgets. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 Researchers have determined that aptostichus stephencolberti has an outsized genome, or complete set of DNA, according to a news release from UC Davis. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Talarico centered his campaign on portraying Paxton as the face of a corrupt political system that allows billionaires to wield outsized political power while prices rise for the rest of the country. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 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
  • In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Developing ultra-large autonomous underwater vehicles involves significant engineering challenges, including navigation, endurance, communications, payload integration, manufacturing, and operational reliability.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As retailers roll out seasonal promotions across clothing, appliances and electronics, inflated reference prices and limited-time pressure can turn a modest discount into something that feels like a steal.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of inflated
Adjective
  • Lincoln currently does not have paramedics on its fire crews, despite having a sizable population of residents ages 55 and older.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This week’s matchup doesn’t offer much more appeal as Jacksonville should be a sizable favorite, and while Tennessee has been more competitive than its 1-7 record suggests, Strange remains a streaming option at best.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • Minaj once helped establish the vocabulary of contemporary female rap, from the exaggerated voices to the theatrical alter egos and everything in-between.
    — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The exaggerated pointy toe also makes the boot look incredibly stylish.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ending racial preferences in admissions leaves substantial discrimination untouched if universities distribute other opportunities by race.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Harlee, 8 and the youngest Dougherty, comes in wearing an oversize T-shirt and dragging a blanket, a cherubic blonde Linus.
    — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Lisbon, Portugal — There is a commanding photograph of an oversized golden screw hanging on the wall in Ricardo Pessoa’s office.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of oversize
Adjective
  • But one of their biggest victories last year was killing Obamacare subsidy extensions in Congress — a move that impacted Miami-Dade County more than anywhere else in the country due the high share of Obamacare recipients.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Some of Nvidia's biggest rivals, such as Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, saw their shares advance Thursday following Huang's departure as investors predicted that its customers will look to diversify their suppliers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of big

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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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