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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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The largest contract in the history of soccer was Lionel Messi’s four-year deal with Barcelona worth as much as $673 million with incentives and bonuses—Messi did not earn the full amount.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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These departures mean manufacturers will lose a large amount of knowledge and expertise.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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If the initial list is any indication, however, any legislative bans on DEI initiatives might prove more performative than substantial.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, also criticize the long-running U.S. policy of giving substantial arms aid to Egypt.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Crosby has been the victim of considerable abuse in his NHL career, notably being cross-checked in the head by the New York Rangers’ Marc Staal and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Brandon Dubinsky.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Houston was forecast to see considerable disruptions and dangerous driving conditions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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And the price tag — not his abilities — has prevented LaVine from being moved despite significant interest from both the Bulls and LaVine over the past year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meta is holding a Fresh Start sale to kick off the year 2025 in style, and is offering some Meta Quest 3, 3S and Quest 2 titles at a significant discount as part of it.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Luckily, Coach is having a huge sale on a handful of their classic and modern bags and clutches.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Shares of chip designer Nvidia, a huge beneficiary of the AI hype, were down 11.8% at 07:05 a.m.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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By comparison, OpenAI, Google and other major U.S. companies are on track to invest a total of roughly $1 trillion in AI over the coming years, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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