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
Michael O’Leary, the famously outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline, Ryanair, confirmed Monday that its agents who identify and charge for oversize bags get a bonus of around 1.50 euro a bag (or $1.75).
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Backed by a quartet of crackerjack touring members, the duo opened the show on a high-tech stage filled with flashing, oversize television sets and the glitz kind of felt off brand for the guys.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Her oversize sunglasses and icy white bixie (a cross between a bob and a pixie) were accounted for as well.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 24 July 2025
The top of the swimsuit was a white bandeau with oversize puff sleeves printed with bright red cherries.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Backed by a quartet of crackerjack touring members, the duo opened the show on a high-tech stage filled with flashing, oversize television sets and the glitz kind of felt off brand for the guys.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
Her oversize sunglasses and icy white bixie (a cross between a bob and a pixie) were accounted for as well.
—Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 24 July 2025
The top of the swimsuit was a white bandeau with oversize puff sleeves printed with bright red cherries.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
Adjective
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Lopez’s visit to Turkey’s largest city coincided with her Aug. 5 performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a rough start on floor, Hang roared back with a clean and powerful vault, good for a big 14.050.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This recipe has all of the rich flavors from the original with bigger portions for the whole family to enjoy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the implications for American patients, employers, and the healthcare system as a whole are enormous.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Two enormous doors slide open to reveal a dark, gaping space beyond them.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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