variants or sizeable
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind a sizable sum of money
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as in considerable
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 These are eco-conscious—with less PFAs than their plastic plate counterparts and with recycled paper and compostable options that are still heavy-duty enough to carry a proper slice of dense chocolate cake or a sizable cluster of sliders. —
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026 Their diet likely included sizable fish, shelled cephalopods and clams. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 There were also sizable measles outbreaks in West Texas and South Carolina last year, as well as in Mexico and Canada. —Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Here, Denver has to take a pretty sizable, 11-spot move back, but in the process gains a fourth and a fifth. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizable
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026 Their diet likely included sizable fish, shelled cephalopods and clams. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 There were also sizable measles outbreaks in West Texas and South Carolina last year, as well as in Mexico and Canada. —Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Here, Denver has to take a pretty sizable, 11-spot move back, but in the process gains a fourth and a fifth. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizable
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.— R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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As one example, Servais pointed to a new pop-up fair in Brussels called Parloir that generated considerable buzz for its inaugural edition in the Belgian capital this year, held in an unused office building currently under construction.— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Gabi Tuschak and her crew had already raised considerable sums of money.— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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The planet no longer has active plate tectonics and only experienced more significant geological activity in its distant past.— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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However — and this is significant — Buffett faced some years with huge losses.— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding.— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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With the Moon meeting Jupiter in your 9th House, big ideas around travel, learning, or growth feel expansive and worth pursuing.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Two of the Cubs’ biggest power threats in the middle of the lineup came into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies searching for something to build upon.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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