larger-than-life
adjective
larg·er-than-life
ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf 
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes
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The whole performance took place atop a larger-than-life 12ft-tall couch (complete with giant throw pillows).
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James Dinh, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2025
O’Neill stepped down in January 1987 and Raegan left office in January 1989, their larger-than-life departures leaving a huge void.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Their capsule collection was showcased at an installation in Teatro Litta: a larger-than-life bed featuring off-beat stripes on bedsheets, pillowcases, throws, diaries, sleep masks, and pajamas.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Despite his larger-than-life public persona, Sanders reveals a surprising truth about himself.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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James Dinh, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2025
O’Neill stepped down in January 1987 and Raegan left office in January 1989, their larger-than-life departures leaving a huge void.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Their capsule collection was showcased at an installation in Teatro Litta: a larger-than-life bed featuring off-beat stripes on bedsheets, pillowcases, throws, diaries, sleep masks, and pajamas.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Despite his larger-than-life public persona, Sanders reveals a surprising truth about himself.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for larger-than-life
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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