largish

adjective

Definition of largishnext
1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind she was hungry, so she took a somewhat largish portion of food from the buffet

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2
as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention a largish amount of media attention was paid to something that was a nonstory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largish
  1. large
  2. sizable
  3. considerable
  4. substantial
  5. big
  6. significant
  7. huge
Adjective
  • Hamas has come under overwhelming pressure from Israel’s invasion of Gaza’s largest cities and towns and seizure of the border between Gaza and Egypt.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The largest contract in the history of soccer was Lionel Messi’s four-year deal with Barcelona worth as much as $673 million with incentives and bonuses—Messi did not earn the full amount.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of large
Adjective
  • Democrat Giannoulias, who took office in January 2023, has been compiling an impressive and sizable portfolio of innovations in the Secretary of State’s Office.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Winners and losers Trump’s tariff policy is expected to drive the near-term direction of the wider market, especially helping or hurting those companies with sizable domestic or overseas operations.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.
    Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • What started out as dog sitting, however, soon evolved into something more substantial.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • However, there is no statutory requirement that the IRS provide this exemption, and administering requests for this waiver has consumed substantial IRS resources.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • The Cubs can't afford to spend big on two trade pieces this winter, just to lose them to free agency next offseason.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’: The three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect won big at the Golden Globes.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of big
Adjective
  • The area is also home to several national parks and a section of legendary St. Olav’s Way, a historic pilgrimage trail considered the most significant pilgrimage site in the Nordics.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In leadership, this truth is even more significant.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of significant
Adjective
  • Unrivaled has pulled in huge sponsors like Samsung, Sephora and State Farm, but the biggest deal is with TNT.
    Everett Cook, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Other than Yoon, high-ranking officials under investigation include the former defense minister, the head of the Army Special Warfare Command, as well as the head of the Defense Intelligence Command, raising huge questions over the nation's security preparedness.
    Charlie Campbell, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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largest

largish

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