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1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a sizable sum of money
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2
as in substantial
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a sizable increase in attendance since the team began its winning streak a sizable raise
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Recent Examples of sizable
There are sizable questions about exactly how this would happen.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
The Hussman family has made sizable investments in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette news operation for many years, Lane said.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
The Celtics have willingly put Robinson on the line throughout the series, hoping his poor free-throw shooting would force him off the floor and mitigate his sizable impact as a defender and offensive rebounder.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
In addition to Berry, other attendees, including Heidi Klum and Irina Shayk have graced the Grand Théâtre Lumière in arguably sizable gowns.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 16 May 2025
The Hussman family has made sizable investments in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette news operation for many years, Lane said.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
The Celtics have willingly put Robinson on the line throughout the series, hoping his poor free-throw shooting would force him off the floor and mitigate his sizable impact as a defender and offensive rebounder.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
In addition to Berry, other attendees, including Heidi Klum and Irina Shayk have graced the Grand Théâtre Lumière in arguably sizable gowns.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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The Redditor described living in a large suburban community surrounded by woods, where wildlife like foxes and bears are common.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Of the largest companies – those with 20,000 or more employees – 70% cover IVF.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Since 2015, when Cook County chose Tyler in part to automate property tax bills and records, issues with Tyler’s work have resulted in substantial delays and much higher costs to taxpayers than originally conceived, as the Tribune and Injustice Watch reported in April in a thorough investigation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Yes, a Knicks team that has been unstoppable in the fourth quarter is a substantial underdog against a Celtics team that is not only A) missing its top scorer but also B) struggling through a poor series by two of its top complementary scorers in Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Now there is considerable fear that the conflict between India and Pakistan, both of which have nuclear weapons, could escalate.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The barrier-breaking series revolutionized television and made significant contributions to representation on screen, with Ball's role as the lead seen as groundbreaking for the time.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Tesla sales have experienced a huge international decline, leaving room for competitors to gain momentum.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While being number one on Apple is huge, Ebell said there are also surprising ways in which the studio is monetizing Severance such as via DVD sales.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The three-time major champion, lacking only the Wanamaker Trophy for his major collection, ran off three straight bogeys early on the back nine and shot 76.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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There are the vast arcs of the avenues, the great green slashes of parks and cemeteries, the jagged field of skyscrapers, steepled and spiked like iron filings pulled up toward the great magnet of the sky.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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The High Plains also get plenty of love from Hill Country wineries—the Panhandle does, after all, produce the vast majority of the grapes grown in the state.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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