gentle giant

noun

: a large but gentle person or animal

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From November to March, visitors and locals suit up and take the chilly plunge to spend face-to-face time with these gentle giants. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Saint Bernards Known as gentle giants, Saint Bernards are calm, easygoing dogs that love to relax. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 In late October, five gentle giants sprouted in Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park: Mother Strong Tail, Dix, Dax, Dux and Daddy Bird Eye. Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 Other shots show the gentle giant playfully splashing the kayakers. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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