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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
Jobs in healthcare, the trades, commercial trucking, and a few other key sectors have significant labor needs and present significant outsized income opportunities in a relatively short period of time for a relatively small investment.
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
While few investors are in Musk’s shoes, many retail traders and institutional funds with outsized Tesla positions have experienced significant losses on paper.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The outcome for the Liberal Party in the polls is virtually unprecedented in Canadian history, highlighting the outsize influence of an unpredictable U.S. president.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
General Motors shares fell more than 7% Thursday as investors weighed the auto giant’s outsize vulnerability to the tariffs President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jason Schenker, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
While few investors are in Musk’s shoes, many retail traders and institutional funds with outsized Tesla positions have experienced significant losses on paper.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The outcome for the Liberal Party in the polls is virtually unprecedented in Canadian history, highlighting the outsize influence of an unpredictable U.S. president.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
General Motors shares fell more than 7% Thursday as investors weighed the auto giant’s outsize vulnerability to the tariffs President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
Adjective
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The hulking character that the Gothic novelist conjured up — half man, half beast, all monster — will feature prominently in two upcoming movies from A-list directors that debut mere months apart.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Even back then, the structure was criticized as a hulking behemoth isolated from the Mall and the rest of the city.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a moment of inflated prices, when even the American fast food experience might have lost some of its economic appeal, the Masters remains unchanged.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Predatory real estate tactics-such as inflated land valuations that push Native families out, coercive buyouts, and exploitative leasing agreements-undermine Tribal sovereignty and destabilize Native economies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Keep them shiny and spot-free with common household ingredients already in your cupboard, for a handsome set that will last for years.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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But it was also used to stop other individuals’ display behaviors—dramatic, exaggerated actions or gestures bonobos perform to assert dominance or attract attention.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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The exaggerated, puppet-like character designs contribute to the game's mythic, storybook quality.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest success stories this year in Grand Rapids has been Amadeus Lombardi, who missed considerable time with injury but is comfortably the Griffins’ leading scorer on a per-game basis with 18 goals and 37 points in 41 games.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This explanation has been met with considerable doubt, with a persistent rumor circulating among wrestling fans that the injury was sustained during a physical altercation with Randy Savage, who was serving as an announcer at WrestleMania 9.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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
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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
Adjective
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Forget that the furnishings are a mish mash of contemporary and dated banquet decor and that an oversized TV screen dominates the quiet vibe.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Still, the Pixel 9a does not look or feel oversized.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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