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or sizeable
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 substantial
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
By a sizable margin, this is the heaviest cargo load transported to the ISS by a commercial resupply mission.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
The 24-year-old, who joined Derby from Charlotte FC in the summer, came on in the 70th minute against West Brom and had a sizeable impact, eventually setting up fellow sub Andreas Weimann for the game’s only goal.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This was one of a few titles with sizeable mainstream audience potential to be in play.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
For current homeowners considering a new home, the upside is that with metro home prices increasing year-over-year, there’s a potential for a good return on equity and, therefore, a sizable down payment.
—Jason Peters, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
The 24-year-old, who joined Derby from Charlotte FC in the summer, came on in the 70th minute against West Brom and had a sizeable impact, eventually setting up fellow sub Andreas Weimann for the game’s only goal.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This was one of a few titles with sizeable mainstream audience potential to be in play.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
For current homeowners considering a new home, the upside is that with metro home prices increasing year-over-year, there’s a potential for a good return on equity and, therefore, a sizable down payment.
—Jason Peters, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sizable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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In follow-up comments, the original poster noted that their roommate had already claimed the larger room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the goal is to maximise investment returns – Mounsey-Heysham and his co-founders just happen to believe the best way to do that is to identify companies with convincing answers to large and seemingly intractable societal problems.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gap years spent working, volunteering, or launching projects often lead to more intentional education choices and a more substantial ROI.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 7,400 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Getting that crowd of Hollywood actors, supermodels, fashion designers and athletes in the same room for a group photo was a feat of complex calendar logistics requiring diplomacy and considerable industry sway.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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While there would be considerable tonnage of general entertainment cable networks, the main difference between the current scenario and 2019 is that CNN would be part of the package.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tunnels and bridge projects mark the first significant upgrade to the Italian rail system since the Rome-Milan high-speed rail line was launched in 2008.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stewart has also become a huge advocate for New Yorkers who were exposed to deadly toxins during the 9/11 attacks, and even spoke before Congress in 2019 to urge the passing of a bill that would provide aid to victims.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Nepal ranked 107th out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, with 84% of people perceiving government corruption to be a major problem.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Atlanta carrier plummeted from first place in 2022 to seventh in 2024 — the biggest drop of any major airline.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meeting rising demand requires vast data centers, each dependent on electricity, cooling water, and fiber connectivity.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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