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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In California, Elefante is hopeful union representation will give performers a voice in decisions about issues including the larger-than-life costumes, which can cause long-term injuries when ill-fitted, and the safety of performing in parades during rain.
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Mike Schneider, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2024
Now, paleontologists in southeastern China have made a dinosaur discovery that exceeds even the larger-than-life version of the velociraptor from the silver screen.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
His father, Dee Kelly Sr. was a larger-than-life man who passed away in 2015.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, these larger-than-life offerings of evolution will hopefully continue to captivate us and inspire conservation.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
Guests can also sign up for interactive LEGO building classes throughout the park, watch 4D movies and meet larger-than-life LEGO characters.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
These larger-than-life quarters come with 24-hour butler and shuttle services, plus breakfasts made daily to your liking daily.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Dickey was larger-than-life, and his loss will be felt worldwide.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
The role turns on a dime between larger-than-life villain to kindly father figure, from smooth-talking charmer to impotent comic relief, and Slater tears into each facet of the character with bloodthirsty relish.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
Mike Schneider, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2024
Now, paleontologists in southeastern China have made a dinosaur discovery that exceeds even the larger-than-life version of the velociraptor from the silver screen.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
His father, Dee Kelly Sr. was a larger-than-life man who passed away in 2015.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Nonetheless, these larger-than-life offerings of evolution will hopefully continue to captivate us and inspire conservation.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
Guests can also sign up for interactive LEGO building classes throughout the park, watch 4D movies and meet larger-than-life LEGO characters.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
These larger-than-life quarters come with 24-hour butler and shuttle services, plus breakfasts made daily to your liking daily.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Dickey was larger-than-life, and his loss will be felt worldwide.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024
The role turns on a dime between larger-than-life villain to kindly father figure, from smooth-talking charmer to impotent comic relief, and Slater tears into each facet of the character with bloodthirsty relish.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
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