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
  • Grainy black-and-white video footage accompanying the post showed a boat moving through the water before a large explosion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Spread the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet or large plate to cool completely before storing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Grande, for one, opted for an off-white and oversized fuzzy Amomento cardigan, worn over straight-leg blue jeans with white Sandy Liang patent ballet pumps and red socks.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Harding and Powell have been making the rounds at parades and festivals where meat raffles offer oversized sausages as prizes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 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
  • The younger Rivers will be headed to North Carolina State, following in the sizable footsteps of his father.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On a more practical level, international living may save you a sizable amount on housing, healthcare, and daily expenses such as groceries.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In another time, the MacBook Neo could have caused a substantial realignment of the lowish-end laptop business.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Flatten the ball into a rectangular shape, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On the back, the Z Fold 8 features an oval camera island, while the 11 Pro Fold has a rectangular module with rounded edges.
    Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The duo’s speech at the Oscars following their win was the source of a considerable amount of chatter in the days following.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Forecasts Are Huge, but Also Uncertain There is little disagreement that data-center electricity demand will continue to rise, although there is considerable disagreement over exactly how fast.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Chino Hills State Park is almost never crowded, except during a spring super bloom, when the hillsides erupt in California poppies and hordes of would-be influencers arrive to take photos for Instagram.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The thing is, the way Dolly sings about the other woman in this song has always felt super sapphic.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Overscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overscale. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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