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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
Alaric Jackson is likely to command a sizable offer on the open market, given his own play in 2024 and the number of premium free agent options at the position.
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Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
Mittelstadt said the large proportion from Mexico reflects historic ties and noted that a growing proportion of the workforce has been legalized through the H-2A seasonal visa for agricultural workers, though workers in the country illegally still comprise a sizable share of the workforce.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
This year, online sports betting will launch in Missouri and it’s expected to be sizable, according to stock analysts at Jefferies Group.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Democrat Giannoulias, who took office in January 2023, has been compiling an impressive and sizable portfolio of innovations in the Secretary of State’s Office.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
Mittelstadt said the large proportion from Mexico reflects historic ties and noted that a growing proportion of the workforce has been legalized through the H-2A seasonal visa for agricultural workers, though workers in the country illegally still comprise a sizable share of the workforce.
—Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
This year, online sports betting will launch in Missouri and it’s expected to be sizable, according to stock analysts at Jefferies Group.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Democrat Giannoulias, who took office in January 2023, has been compiling an impressive and sizable portfolio of innovations in the Secretary of State’s Office.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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The large remote-locking saddlebags can be complemented by an optional top case, and there are powerlets for charging phones and other gear on board.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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One piracy site hit 364 million visits in October of 2024, which was larger than Disney+ viewership in that same month.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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If the initial list is any indication, however, any legislative bans on DEI initiatives might prove more performative than substantial.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, also criticize the long-running U.S. policy of giving substantial arms aid to Egypt.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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If Wolves can help Lemina regain his focus for a final push, then a midfielder of his quality with considerable Premier League experience could be an attractive option.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The mine ostensibly contains between 100 and 280 tons of gold, worth between $8.6 billion and $22 billion at present prices once the metal is, with considerable difficulty, extracted from the dirt in which it is dispersed.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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America’s Got Talent will make a significant change to its judges’ lineup for its forthcoming 20th season.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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Still, the issue gets addressed upfront, as Severo justifies her show by discussing her own life and physical challenges and, basically, her search for the essence of Kahlo, a woman who also lived through significant physical and psychological challenges.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Luckily, Coach is having a huge sale on a handful of their classic and modern bags and clutches.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Shares of chip designer Nvidia, a huge beneficiary of the AI hype, were down 11.8% at 07:05 a.m.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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In places like Freiburg, where a group of predominantly Syrian immigrants participated in a gang rape that became a major news story, the influx fuelled security fears and anti-immigrant sentiment.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
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That legislation, passed in 1980, acknowledges the unique management challenges of Alaska’s vast tracts of public lands and requires federal agencies to cooperate with state managers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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The startup founded in 2023 has said its AI models either match or outperform top U.S. rivals at a fraction of the cost, challenging the view that scaling AI requires vast computing power and investment.—
Aditya Soni and Zaheer Kachwala,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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