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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Clipping, before it was even known by that name, was pioneered in its modern form by Andrew Tate, who rode the traction to outsize international recognition in the early part of the decade.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
The snarky, sometimes petulant exchanges reflect how unsettled the race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom is, as well as California’s outsize economic and political gravitas on the national and international stage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Volume has been very robust supporting this outsize move since last summer.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
That rally harkens back to a time when the stock saw outsize gains because of its meme-stock status.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
As a child, Petey would catch a glimpse of herself in a mirror or a window or the surface of a still pond and find her own outsize features interesting and unusual—unforgettable even.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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