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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
Fertiglobe’s warning is an example of the Gulf’s outsize role in global commodities.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The accolade was last received by Whitney Houston in 2009 and recognizes artists with an outsized and global impact on culture and music.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Two years and a day after his electric major league debut, Skenes is somehow surpassing the outsized expectations that followed him to Pittsburgh.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Even out of place and not entirely on form, Balagov remains a filmmaker of outsize, thrillingly declarative talent.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The accolade was last received by Whitney Houston in 2009 and recognizes artists with an outsized and global impact on culture and music.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Two years and a day after his electric major league debut, Skenes is somehow surpassing the outsized expectations that followed him to Pittsburgh.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Even out of place and not entirely on form, Balagov remains a filmmaker of outsize, thrillingly declarative talent.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
Adjective
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Trinidad and Tobago conducts significant oil and gas exploration activity both on land and in shallow waters, and is one of the Caribbean’s largest producers, according to official information from Trinidad’s Ministry of Energy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The smallest player on the floor is putting up the largest numbers.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Some even require dedicated facilities, leading to inflated costs.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The new movie, by contrast, is an inflated meditation on fiction and reality.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Germany, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore all posted sizable surpluses, while several advanced and emerging economies remained in deficit.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Account holders who treat their HSA this way can build a sizable balance, as with other investment accounts like 401(k)s that receive regular contributions and growth.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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He is accompanied by the Cubans Piñera and Rodríguez Tomeu, who read fragments of poems in a flowery, exaggerated way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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And Cannes was an exaggerated version.—
Derek Lawrence,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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To stand a chance, Cîrstea had to refuse to be intimidated by Sabalenka’s phenomenally powerful hitting and considerable aura.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The unions, which represent locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers, have said more substantial raises were warranted to help workers keep up with inflation and rising living costs.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Button and Wilder agree that oversized, low-profile lounge chairs offer a slightly more structured and elevated take on a traditional beanbag, without losing out on comfort.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Protecting a History The villas are not conceived as oversize hotel suites, but as autonomous residences embedded within the rhythms of the estate itself.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The goal, Cogan’s first in over two years, set up a winner-takes-all third period and another remarkable moment from Poulin in the biggest PWHL game of her career.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The bill, which was supported by nurses, teachers, construction workers and service employees in Connecticut, is one of the biggest victories for organized labor in the state in recent years.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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