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or sizeable
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
But that headline figure includes a sizable share of natural gas liquids—byproducts like ethane and propane that aren’t typically directly used as transportation fuels but may function as refinery feedstock.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Season 3 adds a sizable roster of new cast members, including Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro and Kotaro Daigo and Hyunri.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Tommy John surgery typically carries a recovery timeline of at least 12 months, which would put Schmidt on track to miss a sizable portion of next season, too.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Obviously, works like Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell have a sizable presence, but the exhibition itself is more considered than that.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Season 3 adds a sizable roster of new cast members, including Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro and Kotaro Daigo and Hyunri.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Tommy John surgery typically carries a recovery timeline of at least 12 months, which would put Schmidt on track to miss a sizable portion of next season, too.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Obviously, works like Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell have a sizable presence, but the exhibition itself is more considered than that.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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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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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Yet, unlike other federal agencies that received substantial boosts in budget and staffing, the Secret Service's resources grew only modestly.—
ByDonald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 prohibits state or federal governments from placing substantial burdens on a person's religious exercise except under certain conditions.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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While Applied’s considerable exposure to China, which made up over a third of its revenue in FY'24, has raised investor concerns due to U.S. export restrictions, signs of easing tensions are emerging.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
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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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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The Rise of Indian Single Malt Whisky The launch of Amrut Fusion in 2009 marked a significant milestone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Even a small flock of hens can bring a huge amount of enjoyment (and fresh eggs) to your homestead life.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Tech giants buying stakes in rivals attracts the attention of antitrust regulators, but hiring decisions do not, The New York Times reported; Google’s huge outlay is comparable to a soccer team paying a transfer fee to acquire a top player’s contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Watch Fox for the MLB All-Star Game, as well as more than 95 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels on demand with a Hulu + Live TV subscription.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Baby Reindeer was one of the biggest TV hits of last year, winning several major prizes at both the Golden Globes and the Emmys, including acting awards at the latter for both Gadd and Gunning.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In the United States, childhood vaccine coverage has been declining, and the vast majority of measles cases this year – more than 90% – have been in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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First, keep in mind that AGI and ASI will have been data trained by the vast stores of human writing.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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