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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
Some organisms exert outsized influence, but every loss matters; each vanished species takes with it a role in keeping its ecosystem stable.
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Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Cloud giant Salesforce, down more than 50% from its all-time highs more than 18 months ago, will likely have an outsized impact on the group, which is now up more than 25% since its low in April — a technical definition for a new bull market.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Venture capital plays an outsized role in determining which technologies scale, which industries evolve and which founders receive the resources to build enduring companies.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But the Illinois Democratic Party’s delegation made no specific mention of the two-term governor, despite his outsize role in the state’s Democratic politics, other than a quick clip of him drinking a shot of Malört in a promotional video.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Cloud giant Salesforce, down more than 50% from its all-time highs more than 18 months ago, will likely have an outsized impact on the group, which is now up more than 25% since its low in April — a technical definition for a new bull market.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Venture capital plays an outsized role in determining which technologies scale, which industries evolve and which founders receive the resources to build enduring companies.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But the Illinois Democratic Party’s delegation made no specific mention of the two-term governor, despite his outsize role in the state’s Democratic politics, other than a quick clip of him drinking a shot of Malört in a promotional video.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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He was wanted in connection with three killings in the Puna District, a large rural area on the island’s east coast.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The decor gets markedly more elaborate in larger suites like the Presidential Suite, with its own media room for film screenings and soaking tubs by windows with Hermes toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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This weakening of currency, combined with inflated jet fuel prices, has also led to one of the country’s major airlines, Air India, to cancel more than a quarter of its international flights between June and August.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Getting at least three estimates can help homeowners identify inflated pricing, compare warranty coverage and better understand what services are included in the installation cost.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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There’s eight bedrooms across the rental, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and an 18-seat dining table that can host a sizable feast.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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Former Current forward Nichelle Prince, traded to Boston (2-3-7) in January, had two late looks during the sizable block of injury time that followed the opening 45 minutes.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Reports of the death of DEI in corporate America have been greatly exaggerated.—
Beth Kowitt,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Free People’s take on the exaggerated shape arrives in the form of these bedroom must-haves that can also be donned outside of it.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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There are merits to both approaches, but also considerable risks.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Last year, when prices spent a considerable amount of time under $3 a gallon on average, gas added about a tenth of a percentage point to the company’s gross margin.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The number was substantial — life-changing by most standards.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Study authors noted that while some archaeologists have considered the existence of a local government, there is no substantial evidence to support this notion.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The actress even wore them while traveling, paired with an oversized sweatshirt that’s ideal for cool cabins or crisp summer mornings.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Stewart paired hers with an oversized canvas barn jacket and caramel-colored heels.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Lee had fouled off a pair of pitches to begin the at-bat, falling behind 0-2 before his big swing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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The second-biggest hit came from sophomore center fielder Siena Balistreri, who roped a two-out, two-run double off the shortstop’s glove to stretch the lead to 6-3 in the fourth.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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