OVERSIZE Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

oversize

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈsīz

variants or oversized

Definition of oversize

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 The carousel features several sweet and funny moments from Rocki's first year, including a video of the toddler sitting in a high chair while wearing an oversized black wig as Rihanna and others laugh in the background. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 Some thrift stores may accept oversized furniture like executive desks, entertainment centers, and armoires, as well as upholstered pieces like couches and sectionals. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026 This arm-knitting technique is especially appealing for beginners, and the resulting oversized texture will look warm and welcoming draped over a sofa or chair. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Cachepots range in size from small enough to put on a shelf with an African violet tucked inside to oversized containers that could hold an 8-foot parlor palm. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

At today's card rates, even a relatively modest balance can generate significant interest charges and require sizable payments each month.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
The drive and long front garden create a sizable safe space between the mansion and the road below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
The Underline’s construction is expected to wrap up by December, years early thanks to a substantial federal grant.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

However, Ukraine has this year made some progress against Russia's bigger army, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Orlando Bloom’s first big automotive splurge was a classic Porsche—a black 911S from 1973.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

And Jeremy is the handsome cipher, the seemingly long-suffering dreamboat of a husband who may or may not be harboring more ominous intentions.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The perfect cup of coffee with Kevin Costner After reading prior interviews Costner had done with other outlets, one thing felt surprising given the actor's tendency toward the ruggedly handsome, cowboy archetype.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Thorton had the first two-touchdown game of his career and made the huge catch to set up the go-ahead touchdown before the injury.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
This deprived the treasurers of huge assets that otherwise could have been invested to generate billions of dollars for the pensions — a gap present-day taxpayers must fill.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026