Thesaurus results for SIZE

size 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈsīz

Definition of size

as in dimension

the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

size

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈsīz

as in glue

a substance used to stick things together coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of size

Noun

Those numbers account only six games, which is far too small of a sample size to make any definitive conclusion. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Drivers must continue to maintain appropriate following distances, manage speed, check mirrors, and account for the truck's size and turning characteristics. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and slogans float uneasily near one another in different colors, fonts, and sizes. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Perhaps the raccoon was simply embarrassed by the miscalculation of the size of its head in relation to the size of the hole. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for size

Recent Examples of Synonyms for size

Noun

The introduction of the Type 076 adds another dimension to this modernisation programme.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
This is true of the remake as well, but LaBute’s changes to Cage’s character, and his addition of a personal connection to the island, add a chilling dimension the original lacks.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of dimension

Noun

The researchers also demonstrated that the chip could measure information contained in phase relationships that intensity-only measurements would miss.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The bezels that separate the display from the metal frame are thinner, but Apple hasn't provided exact measurements to say by how much.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of measurement

Noun

It's composed mainly of a flexible biocompatible polymer, and is adhered to the face beside the eye via a medical adhesive.

— Ben Coxworth October 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
The Samsara Tracking Label—released in June—combines them into a paper-thin, disposable adhesive providing real-time shipment visibility.

— Jay Bouchard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Noun

Shame, disgust, anger, sadness and confusion equally course through Lucy, who starts wondering about the extent of Philip’s criminality.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Ruthless binary pronouncements, delivered without elaboration, were the extent of Gregory’s critical perspective.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of extent

Noun

This cathode-material combination uses a higher proportion of manganese and less cobalt and nickel, enabling an attractive balance between energy density and cost.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
The larger proportions are more in line with those of the shoe in its earlier lifespan, a detail that hadn’t gone unnoticed among Air Max fanatics over the years.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of proportion

Noun

The magnitude of the devastation is made personal for all of us.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
According to the research team, small tracking errors may still occur, but the method establishes mathematical bounds on their magnitude.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnitude

Browse Nearby Words

sizably

size

sized up

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of size

noun (1)

noun (2)

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

fulsome

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

Ten More Words from Taylor Swift Songs

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes