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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Mann’s romances do feel realistic, even when they’re staged in larger-than-life action movies.
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Jesse Raub, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Drive by larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, light tunnels and more.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
With his larger-than-life personality and style, Talley remains one of the most foremost people in fashion, even posthumously.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
And while most pro wrestlers lean into their larger-than-life characteristics — the costumes, the pageantry, the over-the-top attitudes — Gunther plays his role as straight as possible.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Jesse Raub, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Drive by larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, light tunnels and more.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
With his larger-than-life personality and style, Talley remains one of the most foremost people in fashion, even posthumously.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025
And while most pro wrestlers lean into their larger-than-life characteristics — the costumes, the pageantry, the over-the-top attitudes — Gunther plays his role as straight as possible.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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