larger-than-life
adjective
larg·er-than-life
ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf 
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes
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The event, which pays homage to the larger-than-life celebration in New Orleans, will feature 11 live performances from some of the biggest names in music today.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Her blonde bob was styled in a larger-than-life bouncy blowout.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Angelyne has a litigious history involving her larger-than-life persona.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Her blonde bob was styled in a larger-than-life bouncy blowout.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Angelyne has a litigious history involving her larger-than-life persona.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for larger-than-life
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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