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 glossy patent leather gives the sandals an elevated look, while the silver-tone hardware on the oversized buckle pops against the rich purple strap. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 Everyone could easily gather around the oversized kitchen island, and there was enough seating at both dining tables for 18 adults, plus five highchairs. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Navarrete posed for a photo with a client who held an oversized green card to mark his acquisition of the real thing. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 As taiko accompanied the demonstration, Kawashita bowed, dipped the oversized brush and swept it across the paper in deliberate, fluid movements before completing the work with her signature in red. — Kansas City Star, 2 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

Now, as van den Berg arrives for his first NFL regular season with Sunday’s Bears-Panthers opener in Charlotte, he is expected to play a sizable role as part of the Bears’ defensive line rotation.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
One of the two candidates for president, one of the country’s foremost politicians, was expressly lumping together a sizable American ethnic minority with external enemies.

— Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Its physical design is paired with substantial onboard computing, with three Turing AI chips providing up to 2,250 TOPS of effective computing power.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Instead of carrying one sandwich or a small box, it is built to move substantial cargo between locations.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The two London clubs’ transfer dealings got off to a controversial start with Ashley Cole’s infamous move from Arsenal, a deal clouded by accusations of tapping up and considerable hostility.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The completion of the Dolphin AIP programme therefore represents a considerable engineering achievement for TKMS, according to the company.

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

Definition of considerable

Adjective

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
The kitchen comes equipped with modern appliances, cookware, and handsome ceramic grocery from Indonesia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026