adjective
noun
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something outsize, such as a garment or person
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(modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothes
an outsize shop
Etymology
Origin of outsize
Example Sentences
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While her success has been outsize, it has never seemed out of her control—she has a professional athlete’s focus and keeps her eyes trained on the next milestone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The company had initially targeted up to $42 billion, but upped the issuance after outsize demand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A handful of schools have outsize positions that make up a tenth or more of their endowments, unusual scenarios for institutions that typically aim to have well-diversified investment portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
This means retail investors have benefited from the semiconductor rally — however, they could see outsize losses if the trend reverses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
She chopped onions fast and hard with an outsize heavy knife, something she had learned to do from a cooking video.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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