as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
decorating tips to help make voluminous rooms feel cozy
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Recent Examples of voluminous
Sweeney opted for a daring LBD that featured a deep plunging V-neckline, a miniskirt, and voluminous sleeves.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 May 2026
They were worn under voluminous skirts and long dresses as a functional and intimate garment.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
This top subtly calls back to a 19th-century Spanish flamenco dress, a style traditionally defined by dramatic bell sleeves, voluminous ruffles, and sweeping off-the-shoulder silhouettes.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The ballet will be performed against a backdrop of posters created by Toulouse-Lautrec, who famously captured can-can dancers with their black stockings, towering headpieces and voluminous petticoats.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 May 2026
They were worn under voluminous skirts and long dresses as a functional and intimate garment.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
This top subtly calls back to a 19th-century Spanish flamenco dress, a style traditionally defined by dramatic bell sleeves, voluminous ruffles, and sweeping off-the-shoulder silhouettes.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The ballet will be performed against a backdrop of posters created by Toulouse-Lautrec, who famously captured can-can dancers with their black stockings, towering headpieces and voluminous petticoats.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluminous
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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There’s eight bedrooms across the rental, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and an 18-seat dining table that can host a sizable feast.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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Former Current forward Nichelle Prince, traded to Boston (2-3-7) in January, had two late looks during the sizable block of injury time that followed the opening 45 minutes.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Every room features fun and quirky touches, from an oversized mural by Mexican artist Ivan Aguirre to an infinity mirror installation over the bed filled with traditional Mexican crafts called alebrijes and miniature toys.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of travel-friendly beauty stories.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
30 May 2026
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Liberals, who unfortunately make up the vast majority of sports media, will celebrate athletes endorsing/hanging out with Democrat politicians, while shaming those like Dart that dare to be conservative and Trump supporters.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluminous. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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