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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
That kind of success early in a team’s build can lead to outsized expectations and unreasonable belief in a core that has underlying issues.
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Law Murray,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new.
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Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
An outsize critical and commercial hit, the novel won a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and Kirkus Prize, and is in the works as a film produced by Steven Spielberg.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
House 87 The contest, which might be a rematch, is guaranteed to draw outsized attention.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outsize
Law Murray,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new.
—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
An outsize critical and commercial hit, the novel won a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and Kirkus Prize, and is in the works as a film produced by Steven Spielberg.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
House 87 The contest, which might be a rematch, is guaranteed to draw outsized attention.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outsize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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Several large merchant ships used the southern route on Sunday heading for ports in the Gulf, according to ship tracking service Marine Traffic.
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Someone in the Mamdani administration should look at what happened in the 1970s and ’80s when the city became the largest landlord in the five boroughs.
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Teams were comfortable paying inflated prices to acquire good young players on appealing contracts.
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Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
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This puffy tote is from the same brand as a toiletry bag Oprah included on her 2025 Favorite Things list, and it’s backed by a sizable fan club (it’s been purchased more than 3,000 times in the past month alone).
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But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
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But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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There’s considerable support for the idea in Parliament, where the Liberal Democrats — a centrist opposition party — has advocated for war bonds on 25 separate occasions since the turn of the year.
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Developed with some difficulty due to the material, which both financiers and some actors found too risqué, Sunday Bloody Sunday was eventually released to considerable acclaim, earning four nominations at the 1972 Academy Awards.
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The ripple effects on public health are substantial.
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Beyond her personal belongings and the palm print, authorities found no other substantial clues at the scene of Huisentruit's disappearance.
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The relaxed fit feels breathable and comfortable without looking oversized, while the V-neckline and small front buttons add just enough detail to elevate it beyond a basic tee.
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While the Retro 87 appears to come with a blue set of 8BitDo’s oversized Dual Super Buttons, a matching number pad is conspicuously missing.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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