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
Completing the scene, Cibic’s oversize surreal structures will expand the Buongiorno universe around the kiosk, which will serve Italian coffee and refreshments throughout the week, alongside hosting workshops, a fragrance quiz and a memory game inspired by the collection’s campaign.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Say goodbye to the days of schlepping your lights and darks in an oversized Ikea tote.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The living room is spacious, with three oversize windows and 11-foot ceilings.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Not only is this look made to fit oversized, but the large polka dot pattern channels this off-duty look, too, leaving room for endless layering and styling buttoned, unbuttoned, or draped over your shoulders on chilly spring afternoons.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Say goodbye to the days of schlepping your lights and darks in an oversized Ikea tote.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The living room is spacious, with three oversize windows and 11-foot ceilings.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Not only is this look made to fit oversized, but the large polka dot pattern channels this off-duty look, too, leaving room for endless layering and styling buttoned, unbuttoned, or draped over your shoulders on chilly spring afternoons.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
Adjective
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If they do get relegated this season, the implications will be sizeable.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nvidia, 6 months At least one sizable trader took advantage of those relatively cheaper options, buying 7,500 $230-strike calls expiring May 15 – a $413,000 transaction betting on a 13% ramp from here.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As one example, Servais pointed to a new pop-up fair in Brussels called Parloir that generated considerable buzz for its inaugural edition in the Belgian capital this year, held in an unused office building currently under construction.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Gabi Tuschak and her crew had already raised considerable sums of money.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the Moon meeting Jupiter in your 9th House, big ideas around travel, learning, or growth feel expansive and worth pursuing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two of the Cubs’ biggest power threats in the middle of the lineup came into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies searching for something to build upon.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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But having said that, there is also a tenable argument against the team handing him a handsome pay raise.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However — and this is significant — Buffett faced some years with huge losses.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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