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Synonyms & Antonyms for oversize
Synonyms
big, biggish, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, husky, large, largish, outsize (also outsized), sizable (or sizeable), substantial, tidy, voluminous
Antonyms
bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy, small, smallish, undersized (also undersize)
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To up the ante, enamel jewelry and belts, silky hair scarves, oversize chain-link necklaces, and structured handbags helped to compliment the looks. — Ashley Rushford, Essence, "NYFW: Brandon Maxwell Spring/Summer 2020 Was A Supermodel Dance Party," 8 Sep. 2019 The popular brand Alyx, designed by Matthew Williams, continued to traffic heavily in black S&M leathers, oversize outerwear and tactical accessories such as pocketed chest rigs and military belts. — Max Berlinger, Los Angeles Times, "Fall Fashion: For men, looks inspired by âThe Matrixâ are one of this seasonâs biggest trends," 7 Sep. 2019 The seating arrangement is held together by an orange-and-pink vintage Oushak rug from Mansour; overhead, an oversize lantern by Circa Lighting is large enough to make a statement dangling from the roomâs 16-foot-high coved ceiling. — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, "ELLE Decor Celebrates 30 Years with a Stunning New York City Residence," 4 Sep. 2019 My favorite one, a hauntingly beautiful image of Amber Valletta dressed in a white tuxedo with oversize angel wings walking through the streets of New York, currently hangs in my lobby. — Harper's BAZAAR, "Glenda Bailey on Peter Lindberghâs âGently Seductiveâ Photography," 4 Sep. 2019 Where Warhol, say, was all scheming zero affect, Hockney was â thankfully, still is â boyishness abundant: not just the peroxide-blond hair and oversize glasses and out-thrust chin, but the constant bubbling play of his intelligence. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "At the MFA, two films on two very different masters: painter David Hockney and photographer Robert Frank," 29 Aug. 2019 The 100 percent cotton twill chino with a compact weave, tonal herringbone pocketing and natural corozo buttons has a slightly oversize fit, a high waist and a straight leg. — Jean Palmieri | Wwd, latimes.com, "Abercrombie & Fitch to debut John F. Kennedy-inspired collection," 9 Apr. 2018 Publishers like Taschen, Phaidon, and Rizzoli are making these gorgeous oversize books on art, design, and architecture. — Olivia Martin, Town & Country, "Gwyneth Paltrow Hired a Personal Book CuratorâHere's What He Chose For Her Shelves," 20 Aug. 2019 Owner Katie Rue opts for an oversize format with matchsticks in colors that pop and three different vibrant designs as the backdrop. — Bryan Fountain, Bon AppĂ©tit, "Iâm a Matchbook Hoarder, But This One Is My Absolute Favorite," 16 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oversize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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