gentle giant

noun

: a large but gentle person or animal

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Recent Examples on the Web The gentle giants of the ocean have long been a source of fascination for us humans, and while researchers have made huge gains in fostering greater understanding of these majestic creatures in recent decades, the use of AI may have just cracked open the mother load of all puzzles, their language. Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024 This is the one and only place in the U.S. where swimming with manatees is legal and provides visitors with the incredible opportunity to observe these gentle giants up-close. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024 Because the aging alligator was raised in captivity, the man insists Albert poses no threat to the public and is little more than a gentle giant. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 Crews will voice Julius, Chris’ father who is a gentle giant with a relentless work ethic, and cheap. Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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