overscale
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of overscale
Example Sentences
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The new zoning, they fear, may usher in overscale construction in the open spaces they cherish.
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2017
Because Hibler is passionate about food and design, Yantrasast designed an overscale kitchen so that multiple people can cook at the same time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2017
Admirers of those films may find this one crude and overscale by comparison.
From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2013
These interminable sequences of overscale mayhem are kinetic and elaborate but almost entirely lacking in tension, grace or visual wit.
From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2011
She noted how the city had turned around in recent years by both not pursuing as many disruptive overscale Moses-style projects and by the organic regeneration of its neighborhoods and especially immigrant economy.
From New York Times • May 14, 2010
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