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
An artsy crowd ate and sipped Modelos as the theater filled up, with the poet Anne Waldman looking on from stage left, Lynne Tillman perching on a low settee, and Padma Lakshmi in oversize aviators in a spot by the door.
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
Due to a freak lightning storm, Mr. Lad and other oversize advertising figures come to life during the night, searching for the missing doughnut and wreaking havoc on Springfield.
—Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
For the occasion, Shayk chose a shimmering minidress paired with an oversize black jacket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
On the corner of a busy intersection in Culver City, an oversize inflatable witch and racks of costumes draw in customers to Robinson Beautilities.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
Due to a freak lightning storm, Mr. Lad and other oversize advertising figures come to life during the night, searching for the missing doughnut and wreaking havoc on Springfield.
—Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
For the occasion, Shayk chose a shimmering minidress paired with an oversize black jacket.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
On the corner of a busy intersection in Culver City, an oversize inflatable witch and racks of costumes draw in customers to Robinson Beautilities.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize
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Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Photo: Getty/Jacob & Co. Jake Paul: Jacob & Co. Billionaire Ashoka Famous YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul was seen before his big Netflix fight against Mike Tyson last weekend wearing Jacob & Co.’s Billionaire Ashoka timepiece.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Weaving its way past some of the city’s most spectacular sights, the track was an enormous improvement from its predecessor.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Magaro must convey the enormous pressure and responsibility placed on Mason as he is suddenly thrust into the hot seat to produce live coverage.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversize. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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