1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a biggish wart that should be removed
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Recent Examples of biggish
Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir.
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PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
A day after that biggish event, those sunspots burped again, this time with a lower-power M-class flare.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2011
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
The raciest bets that foreigners have made are on the bonds of policy banks, such as the China Development Bank, and on short-term paper issued by biggish provincial banks.
—The Economist, 28 June 2018
PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
A day after that biggish event, those sunspots burped again, this time with a lower-power M-class flare.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2011
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
The raciest bets that foreigners have made are on the bonds of policy banks, such as the China Development Bank, and on short-term paper issued by biggish provincial banks.
—The Economist, 28 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biggish
Adjective
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The case garnered large local attention and sparked online speculation as to what happened to the men.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Cherry Blossom addition to Stanley’s supremely popular selection of pink tumblers is part of the brand’s larger spring drop.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Conor McGregor has earned a sizable social media following with his vicious knockouts and trash talking.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The property occupies a sizable 7,751-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dividends are particularly important for investors to consider, because historically speaking dividends have provided a considerable share of the stock market’s total return.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her appeal is mostly based on her music, savvy creative direction, and considerable charisma.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But a significant drop in traffic volumes measured during the trial changed that.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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If left untreated, these can cause significant problems by leaving behind mineral and scale deposits that gradually build up inside pipes and plumbing fixtures throughout the home.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Presenting evidence to a grand jury investigating Mr. Schumer would be a substantial escalation of Mr. Martin’s efforts.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The second run of the breakout Prime Video young adult series wrapped filming in September last year, and with Season 1 launching in May 2024 the gap between the two will be relatively substantial.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quaid does his best, but the blankness of his character’s canvas is overwhelming.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Flyers fans are still waiting for Briere to take a big swing at a major name, something that could happen as soon as this summer.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Re-using the physical production, dominated by Derek McLane’s strikingly angular scenic design, Egoyan had an idea for a movie about a director, new to opera, restaging her late mentor and semi-secret lover’s triumph while a big pot of backstage operatics simmers away.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Photo : Miroslav Cik A huge terrace wraps around the house, providing lots of space for alfresco dining and relaxing.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring a few words wouldn’t spark a huge conflagration that could be splashed across social media, Steph Curry qualified his thought.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Biggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biggish. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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