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1
as in giant
unusually large
built a king-size mansion with the money he had made in the stock market
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2
as in long
of great extent from end to end
the king-size snake known as the anaconda
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Recent Examples of king-size
The king-size quilt measures 90x180 inches, and also comes with two matching 20x36-inch shams.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
But my husband wanted a king-size bed.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
While 1800s Conestoga wagons were around 17 or 18 feet long, North Haven’s are 25 feet long and boast a king-size bed, twin bunk beds, climate control and even a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026
Full and queen sizes include 2 standard pillowcases; King and California king include 2 king-size pillowcases, twin and twin XL include 1 standard pillowcase.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
But my husband wanted a king-size bed.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
While 1800s Conestoga wagons were around 17 or 18 feet long, North Haven’s are 25 feet long and boast a king-size bed, twin bunk beds, climate control and even a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026
Full and queen sizes include 2 standard pillowcases; King and California king include 2 king-size pillowcases, twin and twin XL include 1 standard pillowcase.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for king-size
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The University of Kansas marching band played the Algerian national anthem and Lawrence artist Stan Herd created a giant flag of the North African nation, made out of organic materials, to display on the school grounds.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Texas restaurants are a big winner from the FIFA World Cup, as visitors fill social media with dozens of photos of giant barbecue platters, tall frozen margaritas and anything from Buc-ees.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Though the Hauler is in the same class as long-haul trucks, Cohen said its primary use case will be for shorter, back-and-forth journeys.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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While running your air conditioner is likely a must, there are actually other ways to keep your home cooler that don't involve blasting your AC or a gigantic electric bill.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Those include partnering to develop digital workflows and their joint-ownership in the Terafab facility that plans to produce a gigantic one terawatt a year in compute hardware.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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The second-largest whale species after blue whales, fin whales are classified as an endangered species, according to NOAA.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Last week, in interviews with The Times, the leaders of the two largest unions — United Teachers Los Angeles and Service Employees International Union Local 99 — called for Carvalho to be replaced.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The mega monsoons, vast deserts, volcanic eruptions, and enormous terrestrial animals and marine life of the turbulent Permian Period feature prominently, as the Earth reaches the brink of ecological collapse.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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The vast majority seem to be about industry titan StubHub, but people who bought through competitors such as SeatGeek and Vivid Seats have also reported issues.—
R.J. Rico,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The vast indoor mall had a six-decade run as a top retail destination and gathering place for the Southwest Side’s West Lawn community, but a growing number of empty stores and unsafe conditions led city officials to file a lawsuit and force its closure.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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“King-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/king-size. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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