gentle giant

noun

: a large but gentle person or animal

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Fisherman Aesthetic: Old English Sheepdog Described as gentle giants, Old English sheepdogs are both cuddly family members and hard-working farm dogs. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 The effortless, terrifying strength of our great ape cousins seems to horrify and fascinate us, but gorillas are better known in the natural world as gentle giants. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Witnessing these gentle giants breach the surface is an experience that lingers long after the journey ends. Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025 The gentle giant guards around the house at night, Dunton said, protecting the property from threats of coyotes. Alana Wise, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gentle giant

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“Gentle giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentle%20giant. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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