OVERSIZE Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

oversize

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈsīz

variants or oversized

Definition of oversize

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 The ensemble was part of the designer’s fall 2025 couture collection, reworking a tuxedo in black wool gazar with an oversized satin collar sculpted into a circular shape around its plunging neckline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Minimalists like Michelle Parravani, the co-founder of Designing with Less, have learned to avoid purchasing oversized furniture. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026 The Romie hits about three inches below our tester’s knee, with a slightly slouchy shape and soft suede that styles well with jeans and an oversized sweater for fall. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 State police said the crash involved a tractor-trailer headed east on Route 318 and a tractor-trailer with an oversized load that was headed in the opposite direction. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

Granted, Pollard needs only 1,083 yards to achieve a career high, but the Titans would like to get Tyjae Spears more involved and the overall quality of this offense remains a large question mark.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
This can address key requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Anyone borrowing money to make a sizable purchase, such as a home, car or large appliance, will likely take a hit eventually.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The nation’s blood centers have long relied on high school and university blood drives not only as a dependable and sizable donation source, but as an introduction to young people about the importance of donating.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

The creator may own the message, but the platform has considerable influence over its distribution.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Even today, after significant changes to the tax code, earning income through a pass-through business can carry considerable tax advantages over earning it through other types of businesses — or as an employee.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
McDavid’s isolated stats show his line surrendered more goals but still delivered a handsome 54 percent share.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

The cast’s Blackness is a huge part of this — signifying is in their blood — but the impact spread across the whole franchise.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
That was a play with huge ramifications that, to some extent, still sticks with Williams.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026