1
Titan
: any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods
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: one that is gigantic in size or power : one that stands out for greatness of achievement
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this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Sir Tom Stoppard, a titan of modern theater and film, whose award-winning works balanced wit and brio with a true curiosity for the depth of human emotion, has died at the age of 88.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
The new modelling of these observations could help scientists get to the bottom of how black holes launch these flares, as well as reveal the role magnetic fields play in sculpting matter around these cosmic titans.
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Separately, private equity titan Jean Eric Salata, Chairperson of EQT Asia, also pledged HK$10 million through his family office, Central Cove, to fund grief and psychological support, education resources for displaced children, and financial relief for victims’ families.
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Again, Young used his arm and anticipation to lead a receiver to end zone on fourth-and-short against an NFC titan.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Sir Tom Stoppard, a titan of modern theater and film, whose award-winning works balanced wit and brio with a true curiosity for the depth of human emotion, has died at the age of 88.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
The new modelling of these observations could help scientists get to the bottom of how black holes launch these flares, as well as reveal the role magnetic fields play in sculpting matter around these cosmic titans.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Separately, private equity titan Jean Eric Salata, Chairperson of EQT Asia, also pledged HK$10 million through his family office, Central Cove, to fund grief and psychological support, education resources for displaced children, and financial relief for victims’ families.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Titan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titan. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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titan
noun
ti·tan
ˈtīt-ᵊn 
1
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: one of a family of giants overthrown by the gods of ancient Greece
2
: one of gigantic size, power, or achievement
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