Goliath
noun
Go·li·ath
gə-ˈlī-əth 
1
: a Philistine champion who in I Samuel 17 is killed by David
2
: giant
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the family-owned company lost the contract to a multibillion-dollar Goliath
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The verdict, delivered according to Artnews just hours before the Biennale’s submission deadline, was a crushing blow to Goliath and possibly leaves South Africa with no representative at the prestigious event.
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2026
Goliath, which centers on a small business going on a company retreat.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Most famous may be the Old Testament figure of David about to slay Goliath, originally made for the Cathedral of Florence.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Like his coach, Karst pointed to the play of Peckson, a 5-foot-6 senior who could have filled the shoes of Goliath.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 19 Feb. 2026
Goliath, which centers on a small business going on a company retreat.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Most famous may be the Old Testament figure of David about to slay Goliath, originally made for the Cathedral of Florence.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Like his coach, Karst pointed to the play of Peckson, a 5-foot-6 senior who could have filled the shoes of Goliath.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for Goliath
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“Goliath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Goliath. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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