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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
The unexpectedly tight bond between Musk and Trump that’s developed in the past year is likely to make the tech billionaire, already an outsize figure in multiple industries, a singularly influential figure in the next few years — if the current lovefest continues.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Still, Musk’s outsize political access could be a game-changer for his many startups once Trump takes office in late January.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
That unease, many voters said, was compounded by the weight of knowing that in a swing state like Arizona, where the presidential race seemed razor-thin, every vote mattered, and their vote could ultimately play an outsize role in deciding who would be the next person to sit in the White House.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Still, Musk’s outsize political access could be a game-changer for his many startups once Trump takes office in late January.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
That unease, many voters said, was compounded by the weight of knowing that in a swing state like Arizona, where the presidential race seemed razor-thin, every vote mattered, and their vote could ultimately play an outsize role in deciding who would be the next person to sit in the White House.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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From the outside, the structure’s six minarets and hulking dome are impressive and imposing.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Outside the building itself — a hulking, brutalist cube in dilapidated off-white — crowds of mostly men gathered, some of them shouting to ask whether anyone had seen their sons, brothers or uncles believed detained by the regime.Richard Engel, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unless the Top-Tier VC funds can create more unicorns or sell more of their mediocre ventures as strategic sales to corporations at inflated prices, their strategy may be at risk of failing.Dileep Rao, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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An inflated sense of humans’ capacity to control AI can, in fact, exacerbate the very risks that critics fear.Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
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Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cats use exaggerated movements to show emotions, rather than painting them on their faces.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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And then, Jamie suddenly returned in the episode’s final moments, proving that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, there’s considerable uncertainty around how tariffs might be implemented, including the countries and products that are targeted.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite the obvious and considerable challenges presented in bringing Abbey Road Studio Mode to market, Mirek seems uncomplicatedly happy with the results.Simon Lucas, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Intesa Sanpaolo is currently Italy’s largest bank by total assets.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The federal dam managers had asked the states to find up to 4 million acre-feet in new water savings in the driest years, a figure that exceeds Arizona’s share of the river and approaches California’s share, the largest.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The jacket featured an oversize safety pin as a central button, a hallmark of punk frequently favored by the stra, blending utility with edge.Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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The first floor also houses a laundry room, a half bath and a mudroom from the oversize two-car garage and workshop.Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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Okay, to be fair, Aliana has a cute, husky voice that sounds particularly good singing Christmas carols.Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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