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as in hulking
of a size greater than average of its kind
she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses
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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
I'm tired of having to deal with so many outsize egos at the office
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Recent Examples of outsize
To shrink their outsize influence, the government could put restrictions on corporate lobbying by the food industry and on how food makers can market their products, Dr. Knurick says.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
The district housed titans like The New York Times, the city's most respected newspaper, and The New Yorker, a sharp-witted rising star on the media scene that, even in 1928, held outsize influence among the cultural elite.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
Other issues With a narrow margin for victory and only 53 Republicans in the Senate, every senator’s top priority takes on outsize importance.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The 4,600-square-foot hideaways, tucked behind high stone walls lined with frangipani trees, boast vaulted ceilings and vibrant outsize canvases handpainted with scenes of Bali’s wild nature.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
The district housed titans like The New York Times, the city's most respected newspaper, and The New Yorker, a sharp-witted rising star on the media scene that, even in 1928, held outsize influence among the cultural elite.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
Other issues With a narrow margin for victory and only 53 Republicans in the Senate, every senator’s top priority takes on outsize importance.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The 4,600-square-foot hideaways, tucked behind high stone walls lined with frangipani trees, boast vaulted ceilings and vibrant outsize canvases handpainted with scenes of Bali’s wild nature.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsize
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But the Dead’s wall was essentially a behemoth sound system, a hulking electrical mess of amps, speakers, wires—like the menacing heavy-metal rig in Mad Max: Fury Road, but far larger, louder, and, perhaps, more ludicrous.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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They’re housed in the National Library of Wales, a hulking grey monolith that hovers upon a hilltop overlooking the town, Mount Olympus-style.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Some of the federal government’s messaging in recent months regarding falling egg prices appear at odds with its statements about inflated egg prices in the lawsuit.—
Esther Sun,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Some will ponder whether now is the right time to cash in on deals—perhaps doing some early back-to-school shopping—before future tariff pressure potentially leads to inflated prices.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Night Light® is a handsome, compact variety, producing radiant golden foliage that takes on bronze and chartreuse hues in winter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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The main building for what is now the Austin State Hospital is a handsome neoclassical structure designed for the asylum that chartered in 1856.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Skinny brows, an exaggerated cat-eye, and a rich red lip added to the maximalist Parisian glamour.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 July 2025
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Onana, for example, tends to make more exaggerated adjustments before shots — a style that has its benefits but can occasionally lead to mistimed reactions or suboptimal set positions.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Just like a small box that holds a very special gift, these intimate cruise ships deliver a considerable treat, said Travel + Leisure readers.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The two largest third parties in 2025 are the Libertarian and Green Parties, though neither are registered in all 50 states, presenting a considerable barrier in efforts to compete with the Democrats and GOP.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The project helped people in the industry see the potential for constructing larger structures in wood, which can be perceived as being difficult because of the rules around fire risk.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Lachlan MacLean, 27, was washed overboard after getting hit by a large wave during the brothers' sail from Peru to Sydney.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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After situating herself in one of the bedrooms turned dressing rooms, the 27-year-old actress—on a break from filming the fifth and final season of Outer Banks—bounces into the living room wearing an oversize T-shirt and comically large rollers in her hair.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The bar is where Harkins' movie theater roots are most apparent, from the theater-quality screens to the oversize stage lights decorating the space.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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The 2006 adventure film revolves around a team of husky sled dogs struggling to survive in Antarctica after a devastating snowstorm—and Ilardi quickly realized that Atlas was paying attention.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Now, at only 23 years old, he's gone viral for his warm, husky voice and his Noah Kahan meets Zach Bryan country-folk sound.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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