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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
Both programs are coming off sizable state semifinal victories.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
While fewer people watch the broadcast networks’ evening newscasts than the group that assembled to see past anchors like Walter Cronkite or Tom Brokaw, the shows still attract a sizable crowd.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
The Kansas City Royals made a sizable investment in their bullpen this offseason.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
The full-year tally in 2024 rose 4% over 2023, though the company predicted a sizable dip in the first quarter due in large part to a carriage dispute with TelevisaUnivision.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2025
While fewer people watch the broadcast networks’ evening newscasts than the group that assembled to see past anchors like Walter Cronkite or Tom Brokaw, the shows still attract a sizable crowd.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
The Kansas City Royals made a sizable investment in their bullpen this offseason.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
The full-year tally in 2024 rose 4% over 2023, though the company predicted a sizable dip in the first quarter due in large part to a carriage dispute with TelevisaUnivision.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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Each of them also had small holes drilled into them, large enough for a string to pass through.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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View Comments And the risks of taking such a heavy-handed and broad-based approach against such a large volume of goods (43% of all US imports) are just too great to sugarcoat, said Douglas Porter, chief economist at BMO Financial Group.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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This is after recent significant rises in the price of electricity.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the Board appreciates that mistakes can be made, the mistakes here are significant and damaging to the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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Losing Miller — both as a goal scorer and as a setup man — has blown a major hole in Vancouver’s attack, and in its centre depth.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The real impact of Bharat Tex—a mammoth undertaking by the Indian government and the 12 major associations across the country—begun percolating within days of the show coming to a close.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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The vast majority of undercover U.S. intelligence officers work out of embassies and consulates, posing as diplomats, and the closure of diplomatic posts would reduce the CIA's options for where to position its spies.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Arctic Ocean, nearly isolated from larger oceans by land bridges, became a vast, shallow, nutrient-rich basin.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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