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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
These weapons are varied and wide-ranging, including accessories such as fur stoles, rare designer handbags, a sizable collection of statement hats, and Puma’s entire catalog of Speedcat sneakers.
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Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Situational Awareness disclosed sizable put-option positions linked to Nvidia , Broadcom , Advanced Micro Devices and Oracle , along with a bearish wager against the VanEck Semiconductor ETF .
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Smith is better positioned than most, given its prestigious rank, extensive alumni network and sizable endowment.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The six shows represent a sizeable expansion of the three or four shows the theater offered in the past two seasons.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Situational Awareness disclosed sizable put-option positions linked to Nvidia , Broadcom , Advanced Micro Devices and Oracle , along with a bearish wager against the VanEck Semiconductor ETF .
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Smith is better positioned than most, given its prestigious rank, extensive alumni network and sizable endowment.
—Marie-Amelie George, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The six shows represent a sizeable expansion of the three or four shows the theater offered in the past two seasons.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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He was wanted in connection with three killings in the Puna District, a large rural area on the island’s east coast.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The decor gets markedly more elaborate in larger suites like the Presidential Suite, with its own media room for film screenings and soaking tubs by windows with Hermes toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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There are merits to both approaches, but also considerable risks.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Last year, when prices spent a considerable amount of time under $3 a gallon on average, gas added about a tenth of a percentage point to the company’s gross margin.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The number was substantial — life-changing by most standards.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Study authors noted that while some archaeologists have considered the existence of a local government, there is no substantial evidence to support this notion.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Officials described the discovery as a significant blow to criminal organizations that rely on underground smuggling routes to move narcotics and other contraband across the border.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The concerns stem from baseball's history of labor disputes and the significant divide between the league and the MLB Players Association on several economic issues.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 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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Most travelers surveyed said their biggest regrets occurred as young adults.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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