as in oversized
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Recent Examples of overlarge
True, few of the cast members are on stage long enough to make overlarge impressions, and those that are – with the exception of Parsons – don’t always make the most of the opportunity.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Where the gumball eyes used to be bulging and overlarge, the new chocolate pieces appear to be smaller morsels — a look that has been met with disapproving opinions on social media.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
This one is spacious enough for two adults without feeling overlarge.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
For decades new builds in Los Angeles have resembled overlarge white cubes.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Where the gumball eyes used to be bulging and overlarge, the new chocolate pieces appear to be smaller morsels — a look that has been met with disapproving opinions on social media.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
This one is spacious enough for two adults without feeling overlarge.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
For decades new builds in Los Angeles have resembled overlarge white cubes.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlarge
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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Currently 36-19 | On pace for 53-29 Denver is rolling, and a current eight-game winning streak has pushed it to an over projection.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The surest thing in this critical game is the over, as high as the number is.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Overlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlarge. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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