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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
Her presence — alongside other A-listers like Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum — at the 2023 wedding of Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley caused a sizable crowd to form around the rehearsal dinner venue in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Rather than fetishizing lo-fi textural overlap, Slippers 08 rearranges the instrumental furniture to center her voice, which always cuts through despite the sizable reverb applied to the vocal track.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
From a small-dollar donation to a sizable contribution, the program would turn a donation from your grandma, baba or auntie into serious community power.
—Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Venice has always been a magnet for dreamers and creatives, but in the past few years, tensions have heightened as residents grapple with the effects of the sizable unhoused population in the area.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Rather than fetishizing lo-fi textural overlap, Slippers 08 rearranges the instrumental furniture to center her voice, which always cuts through despite the sizable reverb applied to the vocal track.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
From a small-dollar donation to a sizable contribution, the program would turn a donation from your grandma, baba or auntie into serious community power.
—Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Venice has always been a magnet for dreamers and creatives, but in the past few years, tensions have heightened as residents grapple with the effects of the sizable unhoused population in the area.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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The second-largest whale species after blue whales, fin whales are classified as an endangered species, according to NOAA.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Last week, in interviews with The Times, the leaders of the two largest unions — United Teachers Los Angeles and Service Employees International Union Local 99 — called for Carvalho to be replaced.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Three other vehicles were all stopped a short distance away, each of which also appeared to have sustained considerable damage, with at least two sets of air bags deployed.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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And the resounding manner of Burnham’s win – comprehensively defeating Reform weeks after Labour was routed in local elections – gives him considerable momentum too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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An indigent defense commission in Michigan, which was formed by the legislature in 2013, has led to significant reforms and a substantial influx in state funding.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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For gardeners who have been slightly more lenient in their control efforts, this means that populations already present are now likely to become significantly more substantial, with a core breeding population already large to begin with.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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