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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
Golden visas allow people to effectively buy foreign citizenship or residence through sizable investments, including in real estate, government bonds or startups.
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Hanna Ziady, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
The property occupies a sizable 6,000-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Nonetheless, Trump supporters themselves show a range of views about Ukraine, and even include a sizable number of Ukrainian Americans.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
There are also sizable numbers of Democratic-leaning early ballots that were dropped off on Monday or Tuesday in those counties that could match or exceed the number of likely red votes left.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hanna Ziady, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
The property occupies a sizable 6,000-square-foot lot.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Nonetheless, Trump supporters themselves show a range of views about Ukraine, and even include a sizable number of Ukrainian Americans.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
There are also sizable numbers of Democratic-leaning early ballots that were dropped off on Monday or Tuesday in those counties that could match or exceed the number of likely red votes left.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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This model is the larger model in the line and is powered by a quartz movement.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 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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Many are concerned about possible large-scale layoffs and substantial alterations to the federal workforce.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And now its lofty and larger sister spread has just popped up on the market, asking an even more substantial $27.5 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Pelicans, who were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after picking up a home win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, also had significant injury issues.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Still, the vast majority of beer consumed in the state is made by huge commercial breweries owned by international conglomerates.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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So, there was a huge, interesting, very mysterious story behind this footage, but for whatever reason, from 1967 until 2011, no one had tried to solve it.Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Crookes And Jackson Stretching from the Rift Valley to the slopes of Mount Kenya, the vast Laikipia Plateau is a compelling alternative to the Masai Mara—where overcrowding can impact the wilderness experience, especially during the peak of the migration.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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The estate hands the vast bulk of its profits over to the UK government each year.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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