OVERSCALED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

overscale

adjective

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Definition of overscale

as in large

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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

In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
Developing ultra-large autonomous underwater vehicles involves significant engineering challenges, including navigation, endurance, communications, payload integration, manufacturing, and operational reliability.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Detroit likes to play with multiple tight ends and even jumbo packages.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Scallop crudo, a wedge salad piled with jumbo lump crab and sharpened with wasabi dressing, and a lobster roll with saffron coleslaw sit comfortably alongside American classics like a double cheeseburger and fries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of jumbo

Adjective

The sizeable tiled floor bathrooms with gorgeous stone sinks are also something to write home about.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
The primary suite boasts yet another fireplace, a wet bar, a bathroom, two spacious dressing rooms, and walls that slide open to a sizable balcony.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Developing and maintaining them can also require substantial investment in sensors, computing infrastructure, software integration, and specialized expertise.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Ending racial preferences in admissions leaves substantial discrimination untouched if universities distribute other opportunities by race.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Pancho’s implant, a delicate array of electrodes spread over a flat, flexible rectangular device like a business card, is placed on the surface of his vocal motor cortex, which governs speech production.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
The shape of the lime patch suggested that the body had been inside a rectangular wooden coffin that was then filled with lime before being placed in the sarcophagus, Rodwell said.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of rectangular

Adjective

Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

This winter, heavy rains brought by the El Niño super cycle caused flash floods in the Atacama Desert, with some areas receiving the heaviest rainfall since records began in the 1950s.

— John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Plus, InStyle editors say the mask is super user friendly and gentle on sensitive skin.

— Christina Oehler, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026

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