capacious

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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

For Elizabeth McCracken, writing a novel requires attention to matters as small as punctuation and as capacious as the imagined world her characters inhabit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Designed to fit comfortably under your shoulder, the capacious interior is unlined, so everything from your water bottle to your car keys can bask in Italian craftsmanship.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

For Nature Theater, a capacious, playful experimental theater company in New York City that is known for its risk and rigor, dance serves a distinct purpose.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

And she pulled a lace kerchief from her capacious bosom, and dabbed at her daughter's cheeks, which had suddenly become covered with tears.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman