out·size
ˈau̇t-ˌsīz 
: an unusual size
especially
: a size larger than the standard
Nightgowns are generally made in three sizes—small, medium and outsize. —
Amy K. Smith
Amy K. Smith
out·size
ˈau̇t-ˌsīz
variants
or less commonly outsized
1
: unusually large or heavy
Physically he is outsize, standing six feet three and weighing 225 pounds …—Neil M. Clark
Neil M. Clark2
: exaggerated or extravagant in size or degree
… they loved Mayweather for his outsize persona and the reminder it carries of the sport's past glories.—Carlo Rotella
Carlo RotellaHe was wearing a huge fur hat, a purple jacket with outsize shoulders, and two pairs of spectacles, in tiers, emphasizing the narrow length of his face.—Anthony Haden-Guest
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Examples of outsize in a Sentence
Adjective
an outsize cat who weighs 25 pounds
she likes to make dramatic appearances wearing her trademark outsize sunglasses
Recent Examples on the WebKarla Adam, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
American racers earned a reputation for deception, and Cuckoo Collins led the pack with an outsize talent for cheating.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Black American masculinity, in all its glory and appeal and outsize influence, is a tricky navigation.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 19 June 2024
The 68th District race has taken on outsize importance as Gibbs is being backed by some of the city’s most prominent Black politicians, including Mayor Adams, while Santiago has the endorsements of Nadler and influential Manhattan Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024
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Adjective
It is also being met with outsize revulsion by many voters.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
American racers earned a reputation for deception, and Cuckoo Collins led the pack with an outsize talent for cheating.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
Black American masculinity, in all its glory and appeal and outsize influence, is a tricky navigation.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 19 June 2024
The 68th District race has taken on outsize importance as Gibbs is being backed by some of the city’s most prominent Black politicians, including Mayor Adams, while Santiago has the endorsements of Nadler and influential Manhattan Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024
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“Outsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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outsize
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out·size
ˈau̇t-ˌsīz
: a size different and especially larger than the standard
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