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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Kids will love the Ibis Playground with two larger-than-life birds named Sara and Zota, and the whole family can stroll the Mangrove Bayou Walkway or cozy up with a good book in the outdoor Reading Room.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
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Shanna Shipin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
Altamonte Springs brings the city’s larger-than-life fireworks display to Cranes Roost Park for its 29th year.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Your larger-than-life ideas need a calendar, Sagittarius.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
—
Shanna Shipin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
Altamonte Springs brings the city’s larger-than-life fireworks display to Cranes Roost Park for its 29th year.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Your larger-than-life ideas need a calendar, Sagittarius.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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