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capacious

[kuh-pey-shuhs] / kəˈpeɪ ʃəs /


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Starbucks Korea caused an uproar this year when it launched a "Tank Day" promotion on May 18, touting a new line of capacious tumblers for its coffee beverages.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Shoshana Bean’s win for her featured performance as a persevering single mom, is a testament to the musical’s capacious heart.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

The main body of the show, mounted in capacious glass cabinets, is organized around his most notable books.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 26, 2026

Tanizaki’s capacious tale is as intricate as origami—and the Makioka women are memorable, both as subtly drawn individuals and a collective.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

The midwife lifted her skirt and dug down into a capacious pocket made in her petticoat.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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