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1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a sizable sum of money
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2
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a sizable increase in attendance since the team began its winning streak a sizable raise
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Recent Examples of sizable
The program allows for a relatively easy path to citizenship for foreigners who make sizable investments in the country.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The park over the years also cultivated a sizable community of unhoused people, who got their own free music festival in 2023.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Dawn Dish Soap Gazzo always turns to Dawn dish soap when cleaning and appreciates that Lowe's sells it in such a sizable container.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Earlier this week the Red Sox made a stunning change, firing manager Alex Cora and a sizable chunk of his coaching staff after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The park over the years also cultivated a sizable community of unhoused people, who got their own free music festival in 2023.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Dawn Dish Soap Gazzo always turns to Dawn dish soap when cleaning and appreciates that Lowe's sells it in such a sizable container.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Earlier this week the Red Sox made a stunning change, firing manager Alex Cora and a sizable chunk of his coaching staff after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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Because sugar plantations were so large and enslaved populations were so preponderant, whites feared that any tumult would end with their heads on pikes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Disable my adblockerContinue without disabling Contact support|We're using DeVaux’s dream was realized in large part due to jockey Jose Ortiz, who defeated his own brother — who was on top of Renegade — for the win.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The case for and against a redo The obstacles to a redo are considerable, starting with the obvious security concerns.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Given the complaint’s estimate that Temu is responsible for over 10,000 spam emails to Californians each year, the company encounters considerable potential liability in a state that is a primary battleground for digital privacy rights.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The motion also argued that Chris Gerodemos was a present danger to extortion Victim #2 and his entire family, if released, and a substantial risk to threaten, injure, or intimidate a prospective witness.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The new era of college basketball, with unlimited transfers, players and their agents negotiating substantial salaries and big schools’ poaching of the best mid-major players – there’s no other way to put it – only increases the distance between the power schools and everyone else.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The week the book was published, WGA members were voting to ratify a new contract that includes a bailout of the union’s ailing health fund and significant increases in health insurance costs.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Trump and his backers lost dozens of lawsuits claiming fraud, and numerous recounts, reviews and audits of the election results turned up no signs of significant wrongdoing or error.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The huge blaze was finally extinguished Thursday, the local governor said, though another drone attack hit the town’s sea terminal Friday, sparking a fire.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Even with fatigue and that huge European tie looming, Forest could get something.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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