plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
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First released in May 2024, skin & bones follows Lena Baker, a plus-size Black single mother in Portland who's set to marry the love of her life.
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Shyla Watson, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
But Take Note There's no specific plus-size category for Target's maternity clothing section.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
The best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Listeners hear from a former missionary turned middle-school teacher, a new mother reflecting on growing up with abusive parents, the owner of a plus-size boutique helping clients shop, and many more.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shyla Watson, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
But Take Note There's no specific plus-size category for Target's maternity clothing section.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
The best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Listeners hear from a former missionary turned middle-school teacher, a new mother reflecting on growing up with abusive parents, the owner of a plus-size boutique helping clients shop, and many more.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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