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or sizeable
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
Some economists have questioned the validity of the JOLTS data, in part due to the survey’s low response rate and sometimes sizable revisions.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Ferrari has yet to say how much the Amalfi Spider will cost, but based on past convertible variants, expect a sizable jump from the coupe’s $266,810 starting price.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Stiff competition Still, there is little indication that the American automaker is primed to catch up to BYD's sizeable lead in domestic and overseas sales.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
While this appeal often comes with a sizable price tag, there are options at a range of costs—and there’s a coastal city or town to meet every retiree's needs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Ferrari has yet to say how much the Amalfi Spider will cost, but based on past convertible variants, expect a sizable jump from the coupe’s $266,810 starting price.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Stiff competition Still, there is little indication that the American automaker is primed to catch up to BYD's sizeable lead in domestic and overseas sales.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
While this appeal often comes with a sizable price tag, there are options at a range of costs—and there’s a coastal city or town to meet every retiree's needs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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The Wall Street Journal recently reported that about one in nine CEOs of the 1,500 largest public companies were replaced last year — the highest turnover rate since at least 2010 in the wake of the Great Recession.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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While long suspensions for kneeing are less common than for other plays in the NHL, there is precedent for players missing considerable time in these situations, especially when involving repeat offenders.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While most employees are working from the office again, a significant number are still working from home, and many aren’t coming in every weekday.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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But the intersection where Zhu was killed and Kuang was gravely injured has seen no significant changes in the eight years since the collision — except the full removal of the crosswalk.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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March 31 will be a huge day for him.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Looking for a new brow gel or foundation but don’t want to put a big dent in your wallet?—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cost of living a major concern The plans come at a time when Americans say that inflation and cost-of-living concerns are their biggest economic gripes heading into the elections.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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