variants
or oversized
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball
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Recent Examples of oversize
On the corner of a busy intersection in Culver City, an oversize inflatable witch and racks of costumes draw in customers to Robinson Beautilities.
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Earlier this month, the actress stayed cozy in an oversize gray sweater over a button-up shirt, styled with light blue jeans and a woven leather tote bag.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Set the scene with oversize black crepe paper flowers and faux moths that have seemingly escaped from their glass enclosure.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
However, on the day the Dodgers traded for Flaherty in July, his mother, Eileen, posted a picture on Instagram: Jack as a toddler, dressed in a Dodgers romper and an oversize Dodgers cap.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Earlier this month, the actress stayed cozy in an oversize gray sweater over a button-up shirt, styled with light blue jeans and a woven leather tote bag.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Set the scene with oversize black crepe paper flowers and faux moths that have seemingly escaped from their glass enclosure.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
However, on the day the Dodgers traded for Flaherty in July, his mother, Eileen, posted a picture on Instagram: Jack as a toddler, dressed in a Dodgers romper and an oversize Dodgers cap.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
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Hezbollah is a 40-year-old organization with a large social base, a political party represented in Lebanon’s parliament and cabinet, and Iranian state backing.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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With a focus on power and driving dynamics, while still maintaining a luxurious feel, the AMG 63 is considered a top tier model in the large luxury high performance SUV segment.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The price of ice While diamond dust shows promise, cost is the biggest barrier to implementation.Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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At the bottom was a chain-link fence with an enormous hole.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Warren Buffett’s iconic investment and holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, is shedding its stake in Apple, bite by byte, and building an enormous cash pile — $325 billion at the moment.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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