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also elephant
as in mammoths
something or someone that is unusually large and powerful
by any standard, the new shopping mall will be an elephant and one that is certain to alter the retail landscape
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Recent Examples of elephants
And the elephants just lost their job.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
The elephant is, quite appropriately, according to Jonathan Haidt’s beloved analogy for Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 / System 2 duo, the emotion itself.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
But this Dumbo is as flimsy and devoid of emotion as a circus act, relying too heavily on the CGI elephant to generate any real flights of fantasy.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But staff suggest visiting the elephants, lions, giraffes and Tropical Discovery exhibit to spot some animals in action.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
Scientific research also suggests that elephants suffer greatly in captivity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The immersive eco-lodge allows visitors to interact with elephants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Sanctuaries like Chai Lai Orchid represent a shift in global attitudes toward elephant tourism.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
The elephant is, quite appropriately, according to Jonathan Haidt’s beloved analogy for Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 / System 2 duo, the emotion itself.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
But this Dumbo is as flimsy and devoid of emotion as a circus act, relying too heavily on the CGI elephant to generate any real flights of fantasy.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
But staff suggest visiting the elephants, lions, giraffes and Tropical Discovery exhibit to spot some animals in action.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
Scientific research also suggests that elephants suffer greatly in captivity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The immersive eco-lodge allows visitors to interact with elephants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Sanctuaries like Chai Lai Orchid represent a shift in global attitudes toward elephant tourism.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elephants
Noun
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This was one of two blockbusters to go along with a massive re-signing that all dropped in a wild 23-minute span.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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From box office blockbusters to festival darlings, the race offers no shortage of contenders—and no single film has emerged as the definitive frontrunner.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Three-time league MVP Jokić no doubt heard those chants and cut a frustrated figure in the fourth quarter, often not able to assert his will on the game when faced by the Thunder’s two giants, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Standing on the shoulders of early AI giants The story of AI did not begin with the deep neural networks of the 2010s.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chickens are like miniature dinosaurs Some theorize that chickens are related to dinosaurs, which would not be surprising.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Think of chickens as tiny T-Rex dinosaurs with feathers.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Despite some titans missing from their lineup, the Minnesota Wild left the Twin Cities and dispatched a pair of Eastern Conference titans, themselves, in consecutive games.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Elephants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elephants. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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