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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions
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as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a biggish wart that should be removed
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Recent Examples of biggish
This is a biggish update, 1.58GB on my iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir.
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PCMAG,
3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
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Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
11 Oct. 2023
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
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oregonlive,
4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
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Terry Teachout,
WSJ,
23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
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The Economist,
28 Nov. 2019
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir.
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PCMAG,
3 Aug. 2024
This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs.
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Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
11 Oct. 2023
Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 Nov. 2021
James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers.
—
oregonlive,
4 Aug. 2020
Only now, though, has the Roundabout Theatre Company deigned to give Mr. Fuller’s play a biggish-budget Broadway production starring David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood and staged by Kenny Leon, Broadway’s top black director.
—
Terry Teachout,
WSJ,
23 Jan. 2020
Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%.
—
The Economist,
28 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biggish
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Several large merchant ships used the southern route on Sunday heading for ports in the Gulf, according to ship tracking service Marine Traffic.
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Someone in the Mamdani administration should look at what happened in the 1970s and ’80s when the city became the largest landlord in the five boroughs.
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This puffy tote is from the same brand as a toiletry bag Oprah included on her 2025 Favorite Things list, and it’s backed by a sizable fan club (it’s been purchased more than 3,000 times in the past month alone).
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But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
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The vehicle had considerable front-end damage, and the airbags were deployed.
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Such an acquisition would enhance Abu Dhabi’s already considerable and diverse arsenal of standoff weapons.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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Damaged coating can cause significant problems, leading to violations of ecological regulations and insurers’ biofoul clauses.
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The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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That quiet recovery is a big reason the procedure has moved from a private secret to something people openly mention.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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“Biggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biggish. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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