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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
Still, like last year’s vote to pass the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, the measure may attract sizable Democratic support.
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Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Both have been respectable performers, with the former taking advantage of its sizable Voice lead-in on NBC.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
One thing is clear: BYU donors have made a sizable investment in hoops.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Egg prices have experienced some volatility in the past decade, with a sizable spike coming in January 2023, also thanks to an outbreak of avian influenza.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Both have been respectable performers, with the former taking advantage of its sizable Voice lead-in on NBC.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
One thing is clear: BYU donors have made a sizable investment in hoops.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Egg prices have experienced some volatility in the past decade, with a sizable spike coming in January 2023, also thanks to an outbreak of avian influenza.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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What the characters can or cannot do in response, and the catharsis they’re prevented from attaining, are both key parts of their story, and of life in the West Bank at large — a reality Nabulsi conveys in stark, realistic hues, despite her first-feature growing pains.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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The increasing interest in hydrogen technology stems from its substantial potential to reduce emissions, with each Class 8 truck capable of eliminating over 400 metric tons of CO2 annually.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Still, the resolution doesn't address disagreements over where and how to make substantial spending cuts, pushing a confrontation further down the road.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The platform recently launched its third-generation trading system, reducing order processing time from 20 milliseconds to just two milliseconds and handling up to 80,000 orders per second—a considerable achievement for a platform with trading volumes in the trillions.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Compiling the clips can take considerable research.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Navigating a Complex Legal Landscape In recent months, the U.S. regulatory landscape has seen significant shifts concerning DEI initiatives.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s realistically the only addition that would make a huge splash at the position.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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But if the Nets aren't interested in signing Randle, where would that huge contract come from? Randle's teammate, Naz Reid, figures to decline his $15.0 million player option and re-sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which could further complicate Randle's decision matrix.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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John and his films are a major influence on me as a filmmaker and more specifically on this movie.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eala, 19, booked her berth in the last four after knocking out five-time major champion and second seed Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, this year’s Australian Open winner Madison Keys in the third round and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the second round.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Iran also continues to be a major player in the Ukraine war, backing Russia with vast arms transfers, including drones and missiles.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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None of the country’s three top circuits have issued any warnings, and one top exhibitor says the vast majority of its showings have been without a major incident.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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