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Recent Examples of overscale
Yes, agents need to protect overscale income.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
Colors, such as the peacock blue of the side chair, and patterns, like the overscale geometric throw on the bed, appear in moments that add punch to the timeless appeal of the room's classic trimwork and warm wood floors.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, principal designer at Interiors by Design in Silver Spring, Md., warns that buying a one-and-done suite from a furniture showroom can saddle you with both a dull room and relentlessly overscale pieces.
—Nina Molina, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022
The idea that there’s been this downward pressure on writer overscale income and connecting it to the diversification of the agency’s businesses was not something that necessarily was obvious to us at all at the time.
—Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2019
The couple’s guests are immediately greeted with a generous pour of rosé Champagne in an overscale glass with a single giant ice cube — a personal touch that has become something of a party signature for the pair.
—Hillary Brown, House Beautiful, 29 Nov. 2017
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
Colors, such as the peacock blue of the side chair, and patterns, like the overscale geometric throw on the bed, appear in moments that add punch to the timeless appeal of the room's classic trimwork and warm wood floors.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, principal designer at Interiors by Design in Silver Spring, Md., warns that buying a one-and-done suite from a furniture showroom can saddle you with both a dull room and relentlessly overscale pieces.
—Nina Molina, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2022
The idea that there’s been this downward pressure on writer overscale income and connecting it to the diversification of the agency’s businesses was not something that necessarily was obvious to us at all at the time.
—Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2019
The couple’s guests are immediately greeted with a generous pour of rosé Champagne in an overscale glass with a single giant ice cube — a personal touch that has become something of a party signature for the pair.
—Hillary Brown, House Beautiful, 29 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overscale
Adjective
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The current outbreak is already larger than the past two Bundibugyo surges, Roberts said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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This is as important, and as boring, in theory, as picking a fund for your 401(k), yet, improbably, the draft has become one of the largest events on the sporting calendar.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Beach and poolside accessories have been having all the fun lately, with the return of oversize sunglasses, colorful jelly flip-flop collaborations and larger-than-life beach totes.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Lopez turned her recent outfit into a showstopping fashion moment by pairing the skirt with an oversized fur coat.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Save room for the Wright’s Wheelie, a hot glazed donut topped with a jumbo scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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My starting five would be Campbell at left tackle, Vera-Tucker at left guard, Wilson at center, Onwenu at right guard and Morgan Moses at right tackle with Lomu as a super sub/jumbo tight end.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Steak Pies and Boba (Australia) Costco has a sizable and growing presence down under, and fans are drawn to the chain's unique Australian offerings unavailable elsewhere.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Palmer has been a shining success despite this season’s struggles, but frequent injuries have called into question the sizeable transfer fees paid for Lavia and Gittens.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The unions, which represent locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers, have said more substantial raises were warranted to help workers keep up with inflation and rising living costs.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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That research led him to conclude that the long rectangular space east of the Palace’s formal gardens originally functioned as a bowling green.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Tiny oval lenses and slim rectangular frames have slowly given way to oversized bug-eye silhouettes, wraparound shield sunglasses, and statement-making styles that feel more glamorous than understated.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The decision to run it back has been met with considerable skepticism — and reasonably so.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Also, again, the last one also very considerable amount of money on arms sales.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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In a blind taste test our editors determined an overall favorite that was rich and creamy, super chocolatey, and wowed us even without hot fudge or extra toppings.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The United States, which already accounts for 35% of the new super-rich, is projected to add 136,000 UHNWIs in the next five years and increase its share of the very wealthy to 41%.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Overscale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overscale. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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