variants
or oversized
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball
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Recent Examples of oversize
People with small- and medium-sized golf gloves typically use standard grips, while golfers with large and extra-large gloves should consider midsize or oversize grips.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
My favorite is an oversize, 107-page official guide with excellent color images, Masterpieces of the Louvre.
—Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
In a photo, Kale smiles front and center behind an oversize check for $4,500.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
An attached oversize two-car garage provides extra storage.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
My favorite is an oversize, 107-page official guide with excellent color images, Masterpieces of the Louvre.
—Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
In a photo, Kale smiles front and center behind an oversize check for $4,500.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
An attached oversize two-car garage provides extra storage.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oversize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
Adjective
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In Flushing, long-time residents and small businesses are already feeling the pressure of real estate speculation and skyrocketing rents, with mom-and-pop bakeries and shops shutting their doors and being replaced by large chains.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In total, sharp bets caused lines to move by 2½ points or more on nine games with the biggest adjustment on Wisconsin from -23 to -16 vs. Montana.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Arizona, who struck gold on Jan. 18, winning a $113 million jackpot.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The property also comes with an enormous 5,282 square feet of garage space and 2,295 square feet of covered porches and loggias.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Last weekend's enormous storm spun 100 tornadoes so far confirmed by the National Weather Service, which is still conducting surveys.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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