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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 substantial
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
Wasserman, which now has 3,000-plus employees and a sizable sports and entertainment clientele, has steadily grown its music roster since the acquisition of Paradigm Talent Agency’s North American live music representation business nearly four years ago.
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
On the higher education side, a sizable contribution is through student financial aid such as direct loans, Pell Grants, or work-study programs.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
The Chicago area has made a sizable impact on the WNBA with players such as Candace Parker, Jewell Loyd and Allie Quigley, and Morrow is expected to be the next player to carry on that tradition.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
On the higher education side, a sizable contribution is through student financial aid such as direct loans, Pell Grants, or work-study programs.
—Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
The Chicago area has made a sizable impact on the WNBA with players such as Candace Parker, Jewell Loyd and Allie Quigley, and Morrow is expected to be the next player to carry on that tradition.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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As of Friday, California’s two largest reservoirs — Shasta Lake in Shasta County and Lake Oroville in Butte County — were at 77% and 69% capacity, respectively, according to the California Department of Water Resources.Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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The real money is in competitive-balance tax proceeds, and thanks to the spending of teams such as the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, the numbers keep getting larger.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The inside covers of the notebooks were used to save a substantial collection of news clippings, an offbeat record of the world through those years of writing the book.Alexis Wright, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Despite these challenges, swarms offer substantial advantages, particularly in coordinating the attack with real-time information sharing.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Either way, what transpired around Jordan’s free throw on Wednesday night epitomized both Westbrook’s considerable impact on the Nuggets and something more personal to him.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In leadership, this truth is even more significant.Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The committee ushered in the use of quadrants over their summer meetings, which was the most significant change for this season.Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Strikeout rate is admittedly huge, one of the three largest pillars - and the largest among them - of evaluating pitcher performance.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Palmistry experienced a huge resurgence in 19th-century England and America, just as the science of fingerprints was being developed.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Actionable Analytics And Real-Time Insights One major advantage of RCS is its ability to provide actionable insights through read receipts, delivery notifications and typing indicators.Nick Newsom, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Four years after Armie Hammer’s cannibalism scandal sparked major controversy, the actor reflected on how the wild rumors could impact his children’s future.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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There’s a covered terrace, complete with an outdoor kitchen plus a second terrace, nestled amidst the woods and overlooking a vast clearing.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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An image immediately came to mind: Frisch, Buck, and Boebert, all of them neighbors on the vast flatlands of Windsor.Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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