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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
she was hungry, so she took a somewhat largish portion of food from the buffet
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a largish amount of media attention was paid to something that was a nonstory
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Adjective
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Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Attempting to turn Roan’s call to support artists — especially those who have been put through the wringer of the industry only to later be spit out and discarded — into an ego competition reflects an intentional disregarding of the larger structural failings plaguing the music industry.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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If this blow connects with a beast's weak point, your hunter performs a powerful finishing attack that knocks the monster down, giving you a sizable opening.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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But the sizable Balkan territory once encompassed much of modern Bulgaria and parts of northern Greece and European Turkey, between the Black Sea and the Aegean.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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If Wolves can help Lemina regain his focus for a final push, then a midfielder of his quality with considerable Premier League experience could be an attractive option.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Not every observer would agree with the assessment of Trump’s administration, but certainly, there is considerable overlap both in policy and in strategy.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the Minnesota Legislature allocated substantial funding for schools, however, this funding brought with it dozens of new mandates with revenue earmarked for specific purposes.—
Dr. Michael Thomas,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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For years, the Hornets bemoaned their lack of a true center who was both young and had substantial upside.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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On the fifth day of New York Fashion Week, designers are still captivating audiences on the biggest fashion stage in America.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Context: Luckey hit it big with virtual reality and Oculus, which sold to Facebook for $2 billion.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Everton now approach the final day of the window, and indeed the remainder of the season, with a significant buffer.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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America’s Got Talent will make a significant change to its judges’ lineup for its forthcoming 20th season.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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The water then was pumped throughout the city via a circuitous network of huge pipes, many of them buried under Greenmount Avenue and York Road.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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Philadelphia followed that up with a huge 55-23 victory over the Commanders, with Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts each scoring three touchdowns on the ground and the latter adding a TD throw.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Largish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largish. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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