1
Titan
: any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods
2
: one that is gigantic in size or power : one that stands out for greatness of achievement
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Noun
this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Even titans like four-time World Cup winner Italy failed to qualify this year.
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Deborah Danan,
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29 June 2026
France's twin titans Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are hot on his heels with four goals apiece.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Taipei Arena erupted on Saturday night as the 37th Golden Melody Awards – the Grammys of the Mandarin pop world – delivered one of its most memorable ceremonies, with pop titan Jolin Tsai walking away with the evening’s ultimate prize.
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Faye Bradley,
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28 June 2026
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Noun
Paintings from American art titans are displayed alongside a Fresnel lens designed for one of two lighthouses on nearby Thatcher Island as an example.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Even titans like four-time World Cup winner Italy failed to qualify this year.
—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
France's twin titans Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are hot on his heels with four goals apiece.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Taipei Arena erupted on Saturday night as the 37th Golden Melody Awards – the Grammys of the Mandarin pop world – delivered one of its most memorable ceremonies, with pop titan Jolin Tsai walking away with the evening’s ultimate prize.
—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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“Titan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titan. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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titan
noun
ti·tan
ˈtīt-ᵊn 
1
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: one of a family of giants overthrown by the gods of ancient Greece
2
: one of gigantic size, power, or achievement
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