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 a more leisurely stroll, set off on the Mural Trail that winds through charming downtown Somerset and showcases colorful, larger-than-life works.
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
African, African American, Japanese, European, and Brazilian cultures collide, as life-sized and larger-than-life female figures inhabit two floors of gallery space at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In years past, Pulley believes, the opera world might have sometimes encouraged performers to create larger-than-life, attention-grabbing offstage personas as a way of generating publicity.
—Morgan Richter, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the ‘Hulkster’ was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
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Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
African, African American, Japanese, European, and Brazilian cultures collide, as life-sized and larger-than-life female figures inhabit two floors of gallery space at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In years past, Pulley believes, the opera world might have sometimes encouraged performers to create larger-than-life, attention-grabbing offstage personas as a way of generating publicity.
—Morgan Richter, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the ‘Hulkster’ was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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