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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 considerable
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
Each of those districts has a sizable racial-minority population, is in a state where Republican lawmakers control redistricting and, for now at least, is likely protected by Section 2.
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Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
The property occupies a sizable 6,868-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Private equity giants, real estate investment trusts and other large institutional investors have amassed sizable portfolios of single-family rental homes over the past decade.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Most ski resorts are located in incredibly scenic areas, surrounded by at least one sizable mountain and a charming town or two.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
The property occupies a sizable 6,868-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Private equity giants, real estate investment trusts and other large institutional investors have amassed sizable portfolios of single-family rental homes over the past decade.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Most ski resorts are located in incredibly scenic areas, surrounded by at least one sizable mountain and a charming town or two.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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Unitree confirmed that the G1 is designed as a compact, foldable humanoid focused on affordability and scalability, while the larger H2 targets industrial applications.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, where Panattoni has operated for around 20 years, the platform spans 15 countries through 36 offices and has been the region's largest developer for eight consecutive years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (foot) is the only considerable contributor inactive with injury.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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But an information-technology contract gone horribly awry on her watch resulted in late bills last year that required school districts throughout the county to borrow and pay substantial interest just to make payroll and cover basic expenses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Clara Silva’s defense was huge, with the sophomore center having multiple blocks and making the Sun Devils consider and reconsider every shot at the rim.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Workers are rapidly being asked to apply human judgment and insight to a huge load of content that AI is generating for them, and historically, those types of skillsets take 10 years to build, said Aashna Kircher, group general manager for the office of the CHRO at Workday.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some big technology companies have come out of the woodwork and expressed interest in Illumina’s Atlas.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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DeChambeau and Smith each left in 2022, but Rahm was perhaps the biggest surprise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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