gentle giant

noun

: a large but gentle person or animal

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Zeus still makes trips with Monroe to the nearby Tractor Supply store, as well as Bates Farm and Yard, where the gentle giant makes new friends. Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026 As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of why and how these gentle giants make such challenging journeys, their migrations remind us of how interconnected the ecosystems that surround us are. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Working with ‘gentle giants’ Dennis said large audiences turned out for the early shows, staged in the Stadium Arena, which was built in 1909 and is next to the Hall of Education. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 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 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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