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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a sizable sum of money
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2
as in considerable
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
Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
For most musicians, even major players in the business, scoring a sizable launch is the goal, and there's no telling what will come afterward.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
With an incredible number of opulent rooms, a sizable grounds, and extensive history, Althorp would theoretically be the perfect site for a large event.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Paschke, meanwhile, laid down roots in Los Angeles, maintaining a relationship with Williams and amassing a sizable catalog as a working musician.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
For most musicians, even major players in the business, scoring a sizable launch is the goal, and there's no telling what will come afterward.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
With an incredible number of opulent rooms, a sizable grounds, and extensive history, Althorp would theoretically be the perfect site for a large event.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Paschke, meanwhile, laid down roots in Los Angeles, maintaining a relationship with Williams and amassing a sizable catalog as a working musician.
—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.
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A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.
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The vehicle had considerable front-end damage, and the airbags were deployed.
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Such an acquisition would enhance Abu Dhabi’s already considerable and diverse arsenal of standoff weapons.
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The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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That’s reigniting age-old feuds about production quotas that already led the United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC’s most significant members, to leave the group in April.
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It is recommended that any batteries in devices that will be stored for significant periods should undergo a maintenance routine to maintain their health by charging them to half capacity every six months.
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Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe.
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That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Meta, Oracle, Microsoft and other big tech companies have laid off tens of thousands of employees, while simultaneously investing billions in AI data centers.
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Also in attendance to celebrate the couple on their big day was Dunham's ex and Swift's longtime collaborator, Jack Antonoff, who was seen leaving for the event with his sister, Rachel Antonoff.
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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