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

However, scaling these tiny components into larger, functional superlattices has been tough.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated the estate tax, which applies to the wealth of large estates.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Inside, rooms are fresh and spacious, with oversized tubs, private terraces, and the option of jungle or sea views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Record-breaking king tides and oversized waves have flooded beachside bars and restaurants from Redondo Beach to Long Beach, forcing one burger shop to close and leaving others with costly damage.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of oversize

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

Policymakers in countries with sizable gas reserves — such as Mozambique, Senegal, and Tanzania — will have to balance the benefits of exporting gas against retaining some for electricity generation.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Malick Kordel, a 7-foot-2 transfer from Michigan, will bring a sizeable boost to the center position.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Conventional early-warning aircraft have space for substantial radar arrays and powerful onboard systems, but their size and cost can limit how many can be deployed.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
With builds ranging up to $6,000, the new ROG Strix Scar 18 will make a substantial dent in your bank account.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Press the dough into an approximately 14 by 4-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
And its over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1), are designed to turn heads with their rectangular, transparent ear cans.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 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

Our lead artist, Tom [Lucas], who came up with all the character designs, is a super-talented animator who brings that kind of graphic energy to them.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
The pinnacle Nike super shoe also offers 10 percent greater energy compared to the Alphafly 4, which just launched in September.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 1 Nov. 2026

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