variants
or oversized
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball
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Recent Examples of oversize
Look for oversize or sneaker-like laces, pale colors like white or baby pink, and pointed toes for an instant refresh.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Not long after, an email arrived with blueprints for the theater — schematics that included a 600-inch screen and two rows of three oversized seats.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Among so many other highlights, the culinary experience deserves attention, with menus at both restaurants that read like love letters to the island, highlighting ingredients from the oversized hydroponic greenhouse.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The two bedrooms are on opposite ends of the apartment — ideal — and the rear bedroom is set up with a walk-in closet and dual exposures with oversize casement windows.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Not long after, an email arrived with blueprints for the theater — schematics that included a 600-inch screen and two rows of three oversized seats.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Among so many other highlights, the culinary experience deserves attention, with menus at both restaurants that read like love letters to the island, highlighting ingredients from the oversized hydroponic greenhouse.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The two bedrooms are on opposite ends of the apartment — ideal — and the rear bedroom is set up with a walk-in closet and dual exposures with oversize casement windows.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
Adjective
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With the largest delegation of any country at the Games, the United States won the second-most medals with 33, including 12 golds, the most Olympic titles for the country at any single Winter Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Many of the world’s largest battery makers have publicly stated that production-ready solid-state batteries remain several years away.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, rooms are sizable and come with private balconies or patios.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, free streamers and FAST channels, including the Roku Channel, Tubi and Pluto TV, have carved sizable niches in the marketplace with a user experience that mimics the channel surfing of 15 or 20 years ago, without a cable or satellite subscription.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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These homeowners must have substantial home equity and be able to maintain their home and make on-time property tax and homeowners insurance payments.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their considerable star power includes the Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, last season's league-leading goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, and the Tkachuk brothers Matthew and Brady, wingers for the Florida Panthers and the Ottawa Senators, respectively.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Home Depot has built up a considerable presence in the professional home builder segment, and that comes into play as the rates come down.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hill said organizers explored the possibility of holding the event in La Jolla Shores but determined that Kellogg Park isn’t big enough for it.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The big adjustment the Wolverines made was making La Mirada’s Gene Roebuck work a little harder.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handsome evergreen shrubs tolerate a range of growing conditions, seamlessly transitioning between sunny beds and shady gardens to provide continuity throughout the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Young at heart Little Bootsie is a handsome 12-year-old, black and white gentleman who proves that age is just a number.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The residences are huge, and the life is peaceful – at least west of Kyiv.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Gardens are relatively easy to navigate, but huge and sprawling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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