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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Appropriately inaugurated on February 14, 1993, Love Park features El Beso, a larger-than-life sculpture from famed Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín of lovers passionately kissing.
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
For glam, Megan wore larger-than-life, dark brown voluminous curls and bangs and went for summer-ready peach shades for her eyeshadow, cheeks and lips.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 May 2025
Del Toro’s charisma fills this larger-than-life role all the way to the brim.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Joel McHale will again host 11 larger-than-life personalities who come together under one roof to scheme, strategize and compete in different challenges for the chance to win a cash prize of $200,000.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 28 May 2025
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
For glam, Megan wore larger-than-life, dark brown voluminous curls and bangs and went for summer-ready peach shades for her eyeshadow, cheeks and lips.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 May 2025
Del Toro’s charisma fills this larger-than-life role all the way to the brim.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Joel McHale will again host 11 larger-than-life personalities who come together under one roof to scheme, strategize and compete in different challenges for the chance to win a cash prize of $200,000.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 28 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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