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Recent Examples of overlarge
True, few of the cast members are on stage long enough to make overlarge impressions, and those that are – with the exception of Parsons – don’t always make the most of the opportunity.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Where the gumball eyes used to be bulging and overlarge, the new chocolate pieces appear to be smaller morsels — a look that has been met with disapproving opinions on social media.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
This one is spacious enough for two adults without feeling overlarge.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
For decades new builds in Los Angeles have resembled overlarge white cubes.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
Where the gumball eyes used to be bulging and overlarge, the new chocolate pieces appear to be smaller morsels — a look that has been met with disapproving opinions on social media.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
This one is spacious enough for two adults without feeling overlarge.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
For decades new builds in Los Angeles have resembled overlarge white cubes.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlarge
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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
Adjective
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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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The over regulation is hampering the ability to innovate and invest...—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Decades of change In his over two decades as chancellor, Boschini has guided the university through a period of unprecedented growth.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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“Overlarge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlarge. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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