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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Organizers unveiled a new dress code Monday, with rules prohibiting nudity as well as oversize gowns and trains.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Zeebo was alarming in oversize fun-house form and as a ghost demanding the return of his nose, even if his character design wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
8 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Overlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlarge. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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