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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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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
Adjective
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What the characters can or cannot do in response, and the catharsis they’re prevented from attaining, are both key parts of their story, and of life in the West Bank at large — a reality Nabulsi conveys in stark, realistic hues, despite her first-feature growing pains.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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And unsurprisingly, indoor-outdoor living was prioritized, with a sizable yard that’s accessible from several points on the main floor.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The platform recently launched its third-generation trading system, reducing order processing time from 20 milliseconds to just two milliseconds and handling up to 80,000 orders per second—a considerable achievement for a platform with trading volumes in the trillions.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Compiling the clips can take considerable research.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to the more substantial cooling in the Mac Studio, chips like the M4 Max and M3 Ultra can work their hardest without throttling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers that do not resolve deficits for a model year may be subject to substantial CAFE civil penalties to bring their fleets into compliance.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are very big match-ups being played week in and week out in what is one of the most difficult leagues to play in on the planet, this means the big contenders will drop points more often than in some other leagues.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Red Sox, in need of an anchor for their rotation, pursued Crochet for much of the winter before finalizing the deal at the Winter Meetings, marking one of the biggest trades of the offseason.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Navigating a Complex Legal Landscape In recent months, the U.S. regulatory landscape has seen significant shifts concerning DEI initiatives.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The trend, which was huge in the 2010s in a memorable patchwork pattern, is actually a super comfortable way to rock shorts while traveling.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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But if the Nets aren't interested in signing Randle, where would that huge contract come from? Randle's teammate, Naz Reid, figures to decline his $15.0 million player option and re-sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which could further complicate Randle's decision matrix.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Largish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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