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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
The workers represented a sizable share of the overall NSC workforce, which grew to about 300 workers under President Joe Biden but had already been operating with less than half that figure under Trump.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Maikel Garcia sandwiched a two-run double in the third inning to give the club a sizable lead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
While a new contract will need to be worked out to keep him in town long-term, the two sides have yet to make sizable progress.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Measures that would give policyholders a financial break in the form of a tax credit or tax deduction have hit a wall due to sizable costs.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Maikel Garcia sandwiched a two-run double in the third inning to give the club a sizable lead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
While a new contract will need to be worked out to keep him in town long-term, the two sides have yet to make sizable progress.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Measures that would give policyholders a financial break in the form of a tax credit or tax deduction have hit a wall due to sizable costs.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
Adjective
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Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The full-service firm works with clients on projects of all sizes, including large renovations and new constructions, and guides each project from start to finish, ensuring a cohesive look throughout the entire home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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With the transfer window looming, Barca president Joan Laporta suggested in May that more substantial change to the goalkeeping line-up would come this summer.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The legislation, despite its exceptions, still provoked considerable resistance in the House of Representatives.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Southeast Side environmental activists also fought successfully to remove huge mounds of gritty black petroleum coke left for years near their homes.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for many students.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Taiwan's geographic position in the first island chain of U.S. allies and partners in the region, its manufacture of critical semiconductors and advanced chips, and its status as a democracy in East Asia lend the island vast strategic significance to Washington.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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As such, the vast majority of professional women in our workforce have interrupted careers; sadly, the resultant gaps on their resumés make resuming work and maintaining traction exceedingly difficult, sometimes impossible.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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