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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For decades, Chicagoans knew Madigan as a larger-than-life power player who racked up multiple Democratic victories.
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Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Jupiter's larger-than-life influence encourages you to explore new ways of making money and nurturing your talents and unique charms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 June 2025
Her grandmother's larger-than-life persona extends beyond her art.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The experience features more than 1,000 images, 200 videos and 1,300 magazine covers, projected at larger-than-life scale onto walls.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
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Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Jupiter's larger-than-life influence encourages you to explore new ways of making money and nurturing your talents and unique charms.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 June 2025
Her grandmother's larger-than-life persona extends beyond her art.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The experience features more than 1,000 images, 200 videos and 1,300 magazine covers, projected at larger-than-life scale onto walls.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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