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
Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.
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Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
With a stretchy, lightweight construction, this top is ideal for warm weather travel, and can be worn on its own or layered beneath an oversized crewneck to complete the look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
This oversized tee is slightly shorter in length compared to your typical oversized tee.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
This Kumufenc top delivers that easy, slightly oversized athleisure vibe, with a soft, breathable feel and a bit more coverage for days when a sports bra alone isn’t cutting it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
With a stretchy, lightweight construction, this top is ideal for warm weather travel, and can be worn on its own or layered beneath an oversized crewneck to complete the look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
This oversized tee is slightly shorter in length compared to your typical oversized tee.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
This Kumufenc top delivers that easy, slightly oversized athleisure vibe, with a soft, breathable feel and a bit more coverage for days when a sports bra alone isn’t cutting it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
Adjective
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Trinidad and Tobago conducts significant oil and gas exploration activity both on land and in shallow waters, and is one of the Caribbean’s largest producers, according to official information from Trinidad’s Ministry of Energy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The smallest player on the floor is putting up the largest numbers.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Germany, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore all posted sizable surpluses, while several advanced and emerging economies remained in deficit.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Account holders who treat their HSA this way can build a sizable balance, as with other investment accounts like 401(k)s that receive regular contributions and growth.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Another challenge is that the resulting biogas contains a substantial fraction of carbon dioxide (CO2), which usually necessitates energy-intensive downstream separation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Abel’s detailed knowledge about Berkshire’s operating businesses won praise, but the unexplained absence of substantial buybacks and a lack of clarity on the future of the equity portfolio and Berkshire’s big cash pile are coming up as negatives.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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To stand a chance, Cîrstea had to refuse to be intimidated by Sabalenka’s phenomenally powerful hitting and considerable aura.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Again and again worked Friday night for Blanco, who produced an RBI and triple for Oak Lawn in that huge third to spark a 22-6 victory over host Crete-Monee in five innings in Crete.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That will also be a huge difference from the Orbán regime, when there was no responsibility or consequences of any crime, any political mistake.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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