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Recent Examples of voluminous That play made Gudas a target of voluminous and harsh criticism online. Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026 Tekton offers a number of rooftop tent (RTT) options, including a two-person clamshell and more voluminous Z-frame dual-lift hardshell, both of which integrate precisely with the CX roof and extended spoiler platform. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 Quinta Brunson also chose a black and white dress; the gown had voluminous sleeves. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voluminous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluminous
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal recently reported that about one in nine CEOs of the 1,500 largest public companies were replaced last year — the highest turnover rate since at least 2010 in the wake of the Great Recession.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
    Vogue, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In Lagos, sourcing a sizable Uber for luggage can be tricky; transport to and from the airport can be arranged at a (costly) premium.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Though Lakhani has a sizeable lead in fundraising, his past has become an issue in the 12th District race.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
  • While long suspensions for kneeing are less common than for other plays in the NHL, there is precedent for players missing considerable time in these situations, especially when involving repeat offenders.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • High-vamp black ballet flats from the Row, a ball cap, and an oversized suede tote are natural add-ons, while the pop of red beaded necklace totally caught us by surprise.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Caltrain is considering a plan that would ban oversized bikes that are over 6feet long and tires that are more than 3 inches wide.
    Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Looking for a new brow gel or foundation but don’t want to put a big dent in your wallet?
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Cost of living a major concern The plans come at a time when Americans say that inflation and cost-of-living concerns are their biggest economic gripes heading into the elections.
    Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The horn sounded as the ball approached the hoop, marking the second huge shot from Bradley on an otherwise quiet night for the senior guard.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Geopolitics aside, this news is a huge deal for the BCIs in general.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Finally, and most importantly, though the scope of the food production here is naturally vast, it’s all executed extremely thoughtfully and personally.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • These are settlements which are built even in violation of Israeli planning regulations, but, again, the vast majority of them are fully supported by the government.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluminous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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