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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 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
If the Court does what Democrats fear, the amount of representation for Black voters in the Deep South would plunge and the Republicans would obtain a much more sizable structural advantage in the House of Representatives.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
YouTube’s first exclusive NFL game drew a sizable audience, coming in ahead of last year’s streaming-exclusive contest in the opening week of the season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass behind the wheel of the RB-21, ending with a sizeable gap to Lando Norris's McLaren in second place.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Even though the reveal took place just days before this year’s Cannes, where both Azimut and sister brand Benetti have a sizable presence, Magellano fans will have to wait for next year’s show to see the 27M at the docks.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
YouTube’s first exclusive NFL game drew a sizable audience, coming in ahead of last year’s streaming-exclusive contest in the opening week of the season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass behind the wheel of the RB-21, ending with a sizeable gap to Lando Norris's McLaren in second place.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Even though the reveal took place just days before this year’s Cannes, where both Azimut and sister brand Benetti have a sizable presence, Magellano fans will have to wait for next year’s show to see the 27M at the docks.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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In follow-up comments, the original poster noted that their roommate had already claimed the larger room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the goal is to maximise investment returns – Mounsey-Heysham and his co-founders just happen to believe the best way to do that is to identify companies with convincing answers to large and seemingly intractable societal problems.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gap years spent working, volunteering, or launching projects often lead to more intentional education choices and a more substantial ROI.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 7,400 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Getting that crowd of Hollywood actors, supermodels, fashion designers and athletes in the same room for a group photo was a feat of complex calendar logistics requiring diplomacy and considerable industry sway.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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While there would be considerable tonnage of general entertainment cable networks, the main difference between the current scenario and 2019 is that CNN would be part of the package.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to Pliops, deploying Pliops XDP LightningAI in data centers offers significant cost savings.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stewart has also become a huge advocate for New Yorkers who were exposed to deadly toxins during the 9/11 attacks, and even spoke before Congress in 2019 to urge the passing of a bill that would provide aid to victims.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Nepal ranked 107th out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, with 84% of people perceiving government corruption to be a major problem.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Atlanta carrier plummeted from first place in 2022 to seventh in 2024 — the biggest drop of any major airline.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meeting rising demand requires vast data centers, each dependent on electricity, cooling water, and fiber connectivity.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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