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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 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
According to Pew Research, a sizable portion of parents would prefer that their young students do not learn about gender ideology or transitioning from teachers or via school instruction.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Though the film, which stars Brad Pitt and is being distributed by Warner Bros., cost a massive $250 million price tag and might not turn a theatrical profit, those ticket sales are sizable for an original, adult-skewing property.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 July 2025
To unwind the settlement because of textual ambiguity could cause sizable harm.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
The hardest trays to install use a sizable collection of pieces and parts and require you to drill holes into your desk.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
Though the film, which stars Brad Pitt and is being distributed by Warner Bros., cost a massive $250 million price tag and might not turn a theatrical profit, those ticket sales are sizable for an original, adult-skewing property.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 July 2025
To unwind the settlement because of textual ambiguity could cause sizable harm.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
The hardest trays to install use a sizable collection of pieces and parts and require you to drill holes into your desk.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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The vehicle crashed through a block wall and left a large hole in the side of the building, according to Lee and photos from the scene.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The company also sold off the Iams pet food business; its Duracell battery business and spun off a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The cost overruns are substantial but, on the positive side, our Country is doing very well and can afford just about anything — Even the cost of this building!—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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However, there remains a considerable opportunity for AMD.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There is considerable thought about how talents, including Dowman and Salmon, are guided through, and when new experiences are considered best timed to aid their rise into senior football.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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On Thursday, Israel’s military took journalists to the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing where hundreds of boxes of aid were on pallets filling a huge lot.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Since then the sport has become huge, with millions following professional women’s clubs and national teams around the world.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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At least 2,000 others will come from the Army National Guard, the vast majority of whom serve on a part-time, volunteer basis.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While Sono Bello boasts that the vast majority of its patients are satisfied, court records show that allegations of substandard medical care have trailed its rapid growth.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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