sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce sizable (audio)
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
a sizable donation
sizableness noun
sizably adverb

Examples of sizable in a Sentence

a sizable portion of the population He won by a sizable margin.
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Tether and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex will hold a majority stake and SoftBank a sizable minority. Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Based on advanced ticket sales, the space opera sequel is expected to generate a sizable $20 million to $22 million over the weekend. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025 That’s because, despite the fact that Trump’s claims about immigrants are mostly half-truths or blatant lies, a sizable portion of Americans have come to believe them. Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025 The property occupies a sizable 10,710-square-foot lot. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sizable

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sizable was in 1613

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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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sizable

adjective
siz·​able
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
sizably adverb

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