overscale

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Recent Examples of overscale Colors, such as the peacock blue of the side chair, and patterns, like the overscale geometric throw on the bed, appear in moments that add punch to the timeless appeal of the room's classic trimwork and warm wood floors. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023 The idea that there’s been this downward pressure on writer overscale income and connecting it to the diversification of the agency’s businesses was not something that necessarily was obvious to us at all at the time. Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2019 Take Valentino’s showstopping gowns with overscale floral motifs in hues like poppy and peridot. Rebecca Malinsky and Rory Satran, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2018 The couple’s guests are immediately greeted with a generous pour of rosé Champagne in an overscale glass with a single giant ice cube — a personal touch that has become something of a party signature for the pair. Hillary Brown, House Beautiful, 29 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overscale
Adjective
  • Beyond the possibility of romance, these sessions tap into a larger need for connection.
    Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In June, SpaceX had the largest IPO in history, creating multimillion-dollar windfalls for some longtime employees.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Quilt sets are oversized, reversible and buttery soft, made from the same smart fabric as the favorite sheets with a 100% inner cotton lining, recently named a Good Housekeeping favorite.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Fireplace Shangri-la room is your own personal retreat, complete with an oversized soaking tub (big enough for even a tall girl like myself to enjoy) and separate shower.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Tailgating is its own tradition on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, when Keeneland opens The Hill, an official tailgate lot with tellers and a jumbo screen, alongside paved lots where groups can reserve space in advance.
    Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • Access to footage requires a sizable payment, disclosure of the project’s editorial purpose, legal review, and approval before material can be released.
    Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • First introduced in 1988, the Omega Speedmaster Reduced took the Speedmaster Professional — which comes in a sizable 42mm case sizing — and slimmed it down to a chill 39mm.
    Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Its compact design aims to provide substantial carrying capacity without relying on conventional vehicles.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Large, yellow rectangular devices known as barnacles are slowly being implemented across Kansas City as an alternative to traditional towing for vehicles with multiple unpaid parking violations.
    Joseph Hernandez August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Breed standards describe these substantial cats as having a muscular, rectangular body with a broad chest, large paws and a long, flowing tail.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In retrospect, the accusation may contain no truth, some truth, or considerable truth.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Severe thunderstorms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours, but forecasters say there is considerable uncertainty about when and where storms will develop.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The swivel is made of high-grade metal, and the bag is made with super durable Maya hide leather.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, many election polls are conducted by campaigns or super PACs with a stake in the outcome of the race.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Overscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overscale. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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