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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
An outsize circular fire pit presides over a seasonal lagoon that steadily grows as the famed floodwaters arrive, flowing a thousand miles from the Angolan highlands to the delta from May to September.
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Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Though the Federalist Society does not formally endorse judicial nominees or take policy positions, its network of legal scholars and alumni played an outsize role in Trump’s first-term appointments, including three Supreme Court justices.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
China plays an outsize role in the drug supply chain for its significant production of the critical chemical compounds, called key starting materials or KSM, which are necessary to produce active ingredients, called active pharmaceuticals ingredients or API.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Though the Federalist Society does not formally endorse judicial nominees or take policy positions, its network of legal scholars and alumni played an outsize role in Trump’s first-term appointments, including three Supreme Court justices.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
China plays an outsize role in the drug supply chain for its significant production of the critical chemical compounds, called key starting materials or KSM, which are necessary to produce active ingredients, called active pharmaceuticals ingredients or API.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 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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Reports of Craig Robinson's retirement from comedy have been greatly exaggerated.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
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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Tips: Removing taxes on tips would provide considerable advantages to service industry workers like restaurant staff, delivery drivers, and gig workers, who depend heavily on gratuities for a large portion of their income.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 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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Stablecoins are coming forward as one of the most plausible crypto applications for real-world transactions, and several of the largest retailers globally, including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), are taking note.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Spending large chunks of time sitting on a train or stuck in traffic is not conducive to good work-life balance.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 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 footage has resonated with countless husky owners who are all too familiar with the breed's mischievous nature.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Pictures of husky puppy Kiss who is now in the care of Austin Pets Alive!—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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