overscale

variants or overscaled

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overscale Yes, agents need to protect overscale income. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023 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 Her affinity for pattern, bold pattern to be exact, drove her to cover the table with an overscale blue-and-khaki linen ikat. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, principal designer at Interiors by Design in Silver Spring, Md., warns that buying a one-and-done suite from a furniture showroom can saddle you with both a dull room and relentlessly overscale pieces. Nina Molina, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022 An overscale coffee table provides plenty of room for snacks and drinks at bayside gatherings. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 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
  • This is key for our business — to propose new offers, from relaxed preppy looks to chic oversize tailoring.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
  • Florida still plays an oversize role for Brazilians.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Stablecoins are coming forward as one of the most plausible crypto applications for real-world transactions, and several of the largest retailers globally, including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), are taking note.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Tommy John surgery typically carries a recovery timeline of at least 12 months, which would put Schmidt on track to miss a sizable portion of next season, too.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
  • These figures include both customers who paid sizable deposits for ready-to-deliver vehicles and others who secured pre-production units with smaller deposits.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • This, coupled with liquidity issues, can lead to cash flow crises, forcing sales at substantial discounts.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The spending will be paid for, in part, through substantial cuts to social safety net programs.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Maybe Wright just becomes a super 3C of sorts, too.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • For super prime borrowers — or those with credit scores above 780 — who were seriously delinquent, scores sank as much as 175 points.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • The first contains a rectangular sink with wooden cutting board top and a dual-hob induction cooktop that barely rises above countertop level for a clean look.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
  • Right now, the largest rectangular style is in stock and on sale for $473 off.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • While Applied’s considerable exposure to China, which made up over a third of its revenue in FY'24, has raised investor concerns due to U.S. export restrictions, signs of easing tensions are emerging.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • The two largest third parties in 2025 are the Libertarian and Green Parties, though neither are registered in all 50 states, presenting a considerable barrier in efforts to compete with the Democrats and GOP.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 July 2025

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“Overscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overscale. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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