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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Sometimes, athletes are portrayed as larger-than-life characters and role models.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lopez's Kids 'Chose to Come Support' Ben Affleck at Accountant 2 Premiere, Says Source: 'Means a Lot to Him' (Exclusive)
Elsewhere during the larger-than-life show, the Hustlers actress wore a glittering black Atelier Biser catsuit with a matching black beanie.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Rosemary bonded with Kennedy’s larger-than-life second wife, Eleanora, who was almost a decade younger than Rosemary, but acted as her fairy godmother, sprinkling money and sisterly advice.
—Susannah Cahalan, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
All-star interviews with Lady Gaga, Questlove, Billy Porter, and Dionne Warwick, paint a portrait of a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on the genre and paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ artists to find their voice in mainstream music.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lopez's Kids 'Chose to Come Support' Ben Affleck at Accountant 2 Premiere, Says Source: 'Means a Lot to Him' (Exclusive)
Elsewhere during the larger-than-life show, the Hustlers actress wore a glittering black Atelier Biser catsuit with a matching black beanie.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Rosemary bonded with Kennedy’s larger-than-life second wife, Eleanora, who was almost a decade younger than Rosemary, but acted as her fairy godmother, sprinkling money and sisterly advice.
—Susannah Cahalan, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
All-star interviews with Lady Gaga, Questlove, Billy Porter, and Dionne Warwick, paint a portrait of a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on the genre and paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ artists to find their voice in mainstream music.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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