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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a biggish wart that should be removed
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Recent Examples of biggish
Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir.
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PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
A day after that biggish event, those sunspots burped again, this time with a lower-power M-class flare.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2011
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
The raciest bets that foreigners have made are on the bonds of policy banks, such as the China Development Bank, and on short-term paper issued by biggish provincial banks.
—The Economist, 28 June 2018
PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
A day after that biggish event, those sunspots burped again, this time with a lower-power M-class flare.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2011
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
The raciest bets that foreigners have made are on the bonds of policy banks, such as the China Development Bank, and on short-term paper issued by biggish provincial banks.
—The Economist, 28 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biggish
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The latest forecast is the most unusually warm issued by the center on such a large scale in more than 15 years, according to climatologist Brian Brettschneider.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Combining forces would allow the two companies to fend off Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, at home and abroad.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s mass deportation plans and border crackdown could heavily impact Arizona, which has a sizable undocumented population, and has been a major gateway for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers for decades.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The box set features eight LPs in a sizable offering from the group, which focuses on their earliest work.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, there’s considerable uncertainty around how tariffs might be implemented, including the countries and products that are targeted.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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While each choice brings with it considerable consequences — namely financial burdens, inventory drawdowns on critical weapons and munitions, escalation on and off the battlefield, and shifts in geopolitical power and influence — the current situations in Russia cannot be ignored.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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This type of marble became the preferred material for many significant buildings and sculptures in ancient Greece due to its quality and durability.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pushback on the Luigi Mangione Hype While Mangione's looks and widespread criticism of the healthcare industry have drawn substantial attention since the killing, there has also been significant condemnation and backlash to the obsession with the suspect.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Republicans suffered several losses in Wisconsin and Montana, where Democrats managed to make substantial gains in both state legislatures amid redistricting.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Texas has a championship-level defense and a feast-or-famine passing game led by starting quarterback Quinn Ewers that typically makes enough big plays.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The opportunity to compete in the biggest year-end event and potential to get your name on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup during a final table broadcast and livestream is a rush and honor to the late legendary poker player, Hall of Famer and WPT commentator Mike Sexton.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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This year, there was a huge change to this tax credit: Buyers can now get it as an upfront rebate off the price of the vehicle.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Theoretically, that's a positive thing for a huge country like Canada—but not right now.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Biggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biggish. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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