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1
as in hulking
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
Here, the Monitor explains why California plays such an outsize role in auto emissions standards, why this has met strenuous pushback, and where things might go from here.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
But the grants play an outsize role in holding up arts communities in Kansas City and across the nation.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Trail towns play an outsize role in a thru-hiker’s journey.
—Eric J. Wallace, Outside Online, 31 May 2025
In Asking for a Friend, Jessica Weisberg argues that Dix wielded outsize power over romantic norms.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
But the grants play an outsize role in holding up arts communities in Kansas City and across the nation.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Trail towns play an outsize role in a thru-hiker’s journey.
—Eric J. Wallace, Outside Online, 31 May 2025
In Asking for a Friend, Jessica Weisberg argues that Dix wielded outsize power over romantic norms.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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The hulking tower, originally known as the Joseph Stalin Palace of Culture and Science, was built during the Cold War – a gift from the Soviets, and a reminder of who was in charge.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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Speaking of hulking Yankees, Giancarlo Stanton amassed just 19 votes.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In the 1999-00 season, 10 players listed at 5-foot-11 or shorter played significant time, collectively accounting for 3% of all NBA minutes, despite the inflated height measurements back then.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Even with the burden of tariffs dropping slightly from the inflated levels suggested by some, the impact on the iPhone and the Galaxy audiences will be significant.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Here the handsome yellow and gray Palazzo del Capitolo building is close to Jana’s Café, where tank topped and tattooed visitors sipped rather than chugged espressos.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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These escapades are set in 1950 and have a handsome vintage color palette of white, gray, green, metal and wood.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The artwork is silly and exaggerated to capture youngsters’ attention.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Uber Technologies Woods named Uber his favorite long-term stock, and said any notion that Tesla could pose a competitive threat to the ride sharing company is exaggerated.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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The legislation, despite its exceptions, still provoked considerable resistance in the House of Representatives.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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But barring a considerable deterioration of the macroeconomic climate, another production hike appears to be on the horizon next month as well.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large, mid, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks provided a flexible approach to capitalize on favorable market conditions while mitigating losses when markets decline, as elaborated in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Monday night's attacks came 24 hours after Russian forces targeted regions throughout Ukraine with more than 470 attack drones -- one of the largest aerial strikes of the war, according to Ukraine's air force.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Accessories included oversize black sunglasses and gold drop earrings with a single pearl detail.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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There is nothing in the character of Lincoln Park and Bucktown that suggests that this is the place for such oversize development.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Fred Clemens, the lodge owner, told us that a few big bass had been caught in Grassy Bay, also some husky channel cats running to 12 pounds.—
Don Shiner,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2025
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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