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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
That means that an influx in Western users—a sizable fraction of whom hold progressive views—will have to contend directly with censorship on RedNote that's made in China for China.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that have been penalizing a sizable portion of the workforce for more than four decades.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
For importers of many consumer goods who rely on a low-price, high-sales-volume business model, the effect of a wholesale tariff could have a sizable effect on overhead costs and be passed along to customers.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Next week would have seen the Fins a sizable wild-card underdog.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that have been penalizing a sizable portion of the workforce for more than four decades.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
For importers of many consumer goods who rely on a low-price, high-sales-volume business model, the effect of a wholesale tariff could have a sizable effect on overhead costs and be passed along to customers.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Next week would have seen the Fins a sizable wild-card underdog.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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Hamas has come under overwhelming pressure from Israel’s invasion of Gaza’s largest cities and towns and seizure of the border between Gaza and Egypt.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Moviegoers without a custom container can get a $5 extra large popcorn at the concession stand, Cinemark said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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What started out as dog sitting, however, soon evolved into something more substantial.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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An impressive showing could have landed a substantial free-agent deal.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry.—
Greg Samios,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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In leadership, this truth is even more significant.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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Experts say these incidents are rare and don't represent a significant threat to aviation safety.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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The song not only became a huge viral hit, but also reached the No.1 position for the first time in history, a milestone that also represents a breakthrough for the traditional carranga music genre, which has recently found a new place in the music industry.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, there are a huge number of potentially harmful contaminants that are not regulated, meaning that their levels in drinking water are neither monitored nor controlled.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The current mix of drought and ferocious winds have proved to be prime conditions for a major fire.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both of those franchises had a lot of other factors that contributed to their immediate turnaround: Washington changed everything from ownership on down and already had some talent on its roster; Denver coach Sean Payton and a strong defense were major factors in their move.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The château itself covers some 3,230 square feet, and another 2.3 acres of land can accommodate a vast garden.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of Redditors sided with the teenager, with many saying that asking someone to accommodate house guests during a visit is okay — but not at the cost of basic essentials such as warmth.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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