SIZEABLE Synonyms: 152 Similar and Opposite Words

sizable

adjective

ˈsī-zə-bəl

variants or sizeable

Definition of sizable

as in large

of a size greater than average of its kind a sizable sum of money

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sizable The allies already share a sizable trading relationship, which has grown steadily since large parts of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force in 2017. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 That is a sizable gap for a company whose portfolio is dominated by cotton, which represented the chief material in 81 percent of apparel units during the year. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Russia’s sizable military has enough manpower to sustain a war of attrition and enough productive capacity to generate massive amounts of missiles and drones. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 However, Stewart says nominees who will be in attendance at the event have a sizable advantage. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable

Adjective

The Justice Department and FCC have approved the transaction without asking for any concessions or remedies — an unusually hands-off approach for such a large horizontal merger.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
China’s trade with Africa last year was four times larger than Washington’s with the continent, and that gap looks set to widen after Beijing extended its zero-tariff policy across Africa.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

While the sale has generated considerable interest, Bardot’s widowerBernard d’Ormale has criticized the auction, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
The Dolphins have used considerable draft capital to fix an offensive line that has been an issue for nearly a decade.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Trump biopic The Apprentice was avoided by the major studios and then faced significant challenges before release.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Coroner’s records list Isaiah’s cause of death as a bacterial infection resulting from pneumonia, but other significant factors included blunt force trauma injuries and the impacts of long-term restraint.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

First, because of the huge jump in salary when Pelle Larsson’s extension kicks in for 2027-28.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
That led to the rest of the tour’s openers and even Sheeran’s backing band for the tour dropping off the tour in solidarity with Macklemore — all of which became a huge news story and PR nightmare for the usually very un-controversial Sheeran.

— Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026