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Recent Examples of overlarge
The onslaught of intensity works, thanks to choices the restaurant makes in portioning (not overlarge) and service (not over-rushed), which gives the palate a bit of time to regroup between happy sighs.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
True, few of the cast members are on stage long enough to make overlarge impressions, and those that are – with the exception of Parsons – don’t always make the most of the opportunity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Where the gumball eyes used to be bulging and overlarge, the new chocolate pieces appear to be smaller morsels — a look that has been met with disapproving opinions on social media.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
This one is spacious enough for two adults without feeling overlarge.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
For decades new builds in Los Angeles have resembled overlarge white cubes.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
True, few of the cast members are on stage long enough to make overlarge impressions, and those that are – with the exception of Parsons – don’t always make the most of the opportunity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Where the gumball eyes used to be bulging and overlarge, the new chocolate pieces appear to be smaller morsels — a look that has been met with disapproving opinions on social media.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
This one is spacious enough for two adults without feeling overlarge.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
For decades new builds in Los Angeles have resembled overlarge white cubes.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlarge
Adjective
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Ratajkowski finished off her outfit with oversize silver hoops.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls are just as nostalgic as your favorite family member's oversized sweaters.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whereas Apollo space suits were akin to wearing an inflated balloon that greatly hindered motion, the AxEMU is designed with flexible joints that give astronauts mobility to kneel, jog or even do the splits.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Haber said in these contracts, Coto agreed to pay inflated prices for services for the building, including cleaning, security and maintenance.—
Catherine Odom
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, the robot can identify potential safety hazards, such as an unstable pallet or an overloaded shelf, and report them so the issues are addressed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Tulum features a dainty pearl trim along its cross-over straps and flows into a slingback strap.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here's everything to know about the members' lives in the over 30 years since the group formed.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Overlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlarge. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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