as in spacious
more than adequate or average in capacity
that car has a capacious trunk that makes it a good choice for families
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Recent Examples of capacious
The high bed positioning leaves a capacious garage down below for whatever campers are bringing along for the ride, and a passthrough door accommodates longer items like skis or surfboards.
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New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
In other words, just as warfare and armed conflict have evolved away from armies lined up across national borders, the right to self-defense has to be read as being capacious enough to accommodate a military response to threats such as narco-terrorism.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Is making great art—which, in these films, has a capacious, allegorical quality—worth ruining your relationship with your kids?
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026
In other words, just as warfare and armed conflict have evolved away from armies lined up across national borders, the right to self-defense has to be read as being capacious enough to accommodate a military response to threats such as narco-terrorism.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Is making great art—which, in these films, has a capacious, allegorical quality—worth ruining your relationship with your kids?
—Susie Goldsbrough, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacious
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The spa The serene, partially subterranean spa has seven treatment rooms, hammams, saunas, and a spacious relaxation area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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One stairway leads to a spacious sleeping loft, while another set of stairs leads to three additional bedrooms, including dual primary suites with ocean views.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Center for Biological Diversity sued Secretary Burgum on March 18, attempting to block the committee meeting, saying the government missed legal requirements, including filing deadlines, providing ample public notice, and having an administrative law judge preside.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their ample traction provides security on slippery docks (or sidewalks) and the squishy yoga mat-like insole molds to your natural arch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Capacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacious. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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