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as in hulking
of a size greater than average of its kind
she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses
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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
I'm tired of having to deal with so many outsize egos at the office
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Recent Examples of outsize
Central in this vignette stands Satou Sabally, the 26-year-old WNBA star raised in Germany who played from 2020 to 2024 with the Dallas Wings, in a Y-3 outfit consisting of a silky black outsize jacket and roomy snap-closure trousers.
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Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Periods of outsize returns are followed by market declines, sooner or later.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Because of Nvidia’s enormous size, movements in the company’s share price have an outsize impact on markets.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
The United States will also be ceding its outsize influence over global health issues.
—Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Periods of outsize returns are followed by market declines, sooner or later.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Because of Nvidia’s enormous size, movements in the company’s share price have an outsize impact on markets.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
The United States will also be ceding its outsize influence over global health issues.
—Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
Adjective
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What exactly does Child want this hulking avenger to represent?—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ranging in size from babies around a foot high to hulking adults, the creatures look more goofy than menacing.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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For too long, Big Pharma has filled the airwaves with tons of commercials to fuel demand for its products while failing to disclose the inflated, ever-increasing price of these medications.—
Dick Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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While domestic sourcing may not always align with cost structures, exploring local alternatives can mitigate risks of delays and inflated costs.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This is a classic movie problem, the kind of too-neat hangup that has to be vaulted over on the way toward happily ever after — so, naturally, Ally has a classic meet-cute at a coffee shop with a handsome stranger named Jay (Mason Gooding) whose issue line up perfectly with hers.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The plans, handsome blueprints, were spread out on the table and as Recorder Welch read the specifications, Mr. Morgan made the necessary explanations.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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These are exaggerated, and factually possible, scenarios.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Sophie Thatcher, among other guests, delivered gothic inspiration with their outfits, embracing current red carpet trends such as sheer dressing and exaggerated silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Based on Forbes analysis of Robinhood’s market maker disclosures, considerable portions of Robinhood’s crypto trades are being sold to crypto trading hedge funds including Tai Mo Shan, Wolverine Trading and Wintermute.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2025
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The expectation is that next-level-down officials at CMS with more conventional Republican views may have considerable discretion running the programs.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the star athlete revealed a groundbreaking investment in Ramp, a cutting-edge financial operations platform that’s already helped businesses save over $2 billion – marking his largest private technology investment to date.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Chavarria tells the story of American fashion through a Chicano lens, creating now-distinctive oversize, sculptural silhouettes that pull from various eras of Mexican American style, from sharply angular zoot suits to blue-collar workwear.—
Cat Cardenas,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The brand’s faux fur accessories are also popular especially the $225 oversize mittens, which have sold out in two colors.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My husky boy feet cemented into the concrete veranda.—
Diane Seuss,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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Warren’s deep, husky voice frees himself from the blame of an unhealthy relationship over a stomping piano beat.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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