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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
Directed by Morad Mostafa, the film follows a 26-year-old Sudanese woman working as a caregiver in Ain Shams, a Cairo neighborhood known for its sizable African migrant community.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite those major proposals, there are significant hurdles to making a sizable dent in overall spending.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
At least 88% of school districts have lost enrollment over the past decade, according to the report, and a sizable share of the districts benefiting from the extra dollars were considered well-off before the state’s investment.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
With about 39% of the market, Amazon is the world’s largest cloud computing provider and is perpetually at risk of losing its sizable lead to Microsoft (23%), Google (8%), and a number of smaller players including Alibaba, Oracle, IBM, and Salesforce.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite those major proposals, there are significant hurdles to making a sizable dent in overall spending.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
At least 88% of school districts have lost enrollment over the past decade, according to the report, and a sizable share of the districts benefiting from the extra dollars were considered well-off before the state’s investment.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
With about 39% of the market, Amazon is the world’s largest cloud computing provider and is perpetually at risk of losing its sizable lead to Microsoft (23%), Google (8%), and a number of smaller players including Alibaba, Oracle, IBM, and Salesforce.
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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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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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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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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Nike's valuation is low From a valuation perspective, Nike's current price appears to have reflected a considerable degree of pessimism.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 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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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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This, unsurprisingly, has led to a huge online backlash, with many people furiously making memes and posting about this turn of events.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even ignoring the other chocolates—the milks, the whites, the unsweeteneds—there’s a huge selection at almost any grocery store.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed into law the first major federal gun reform in three decades, about a month after an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s also seen as a major bellwether kudo that often predicts the Oscar best picture winner.Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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The post — which has already received more than 2,000 comments as of Dec. 7 — generated much discussion among Reddit users, with the vast majority of commenters coming to the man’s defense.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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