as in epic
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the climactic scene of the movie is a pitched battle of Homeric proportions
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Adjective
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But now, the owners of capital want to bring the unifying corporate narrative in-house and entrust it to an insider who can create a mythology that converts brand promise into a hero’s journey, an epic tale that stars every consumer who commits him or herself to the brand’s belief system.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The end result was an epic beatdown by the Wolverines and an all-systems failure for Arizona on the sport’s biggest stage.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bring part of that magnificent collection of art to the community.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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For All Mankind is back and rarin’ to go, kicking things off with the glorious return of the season-opening catch-up montage.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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As director Bill Benz noted in our profile of Chris Fleming, Live at the Palace feels like a wildlife documentary, where the cameras move, zoom, and cut in hopes of capturing this majestic creature in its element.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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