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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
Cuts of that size would translate to a sizable difference in retirement income for many.
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
Following the designer's death in 2019 at the age of 85, multiple outlets reported that his cat Choupette was set to inherit a sizable chunk of his multimillion-dollar estate, according to The Atlantic.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia appeared poised to win a second term Tuesday night, maintaining a sizable lead over challenger Zach Sokoloff in the race to serve as the city’s chief financial watchdog.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
There's also the sizable matter of sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
—Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
Following the designer's death in 2019 at the age of 85, multiple outlets reported that his cat Choupette was set to inherit a sizable chunk of his multimillion-dollar estate, according to The Atlantic.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia appeared poised to win a second term Tuesday night, maintaining a sizable lead over challenger Zach Sokoloff in the race to serve as the city’s chief financial watchdog.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
There's also the sizable matter of sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
—Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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The largest open-air living history museum in the Shenandoah Valley is expanding to include an indoor gallery space by 2027.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Like Adams, Richards’ importance stems from both his own talent and the considerable dropoff from him to the other options on the Americans’ roster.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Given that Toy Story 4 earned 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed over $1 billion worldwide, expectations are considerable.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Although both technologies have generated headlines, attracted billions in investment, and prompted debates around consumer protection and national security, the federal government’s approach to oversight of these innovations has diverged in a substantial way.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That is, unless the homeowner has substantial savings.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Xi’s reference to strengthening military exchanges with North Korea may signal a significant shift from its previous support of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, according to Lim.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Since 2022, the company has delivered more than $5bn in structural cost reductions while maintaining a strong balance sheet and generating significant cash flow.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The eighth-inning bomb was huge, too.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Acquired as part of the 2024 deal that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery is the final prospect of Chicago’s return to make his big-league debut.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Nearby Ocean City has the Boardwalk and great restaurants, but Assateague is a big attraction for nature lovers, offering the chance to camp, swim and explore nature all in one place.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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