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 cast also includes Teresa Palmer as Phoebe/Sif, Thor’s wife and the goddess of family; Max Parker as Heimdall, the Watchman of Asgard, and one of Odin’s sons; as well as Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, who will portray the larger-than-life Thor.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Cyrus Bozorgmehr, the larger-than-life character who helped usher the project into existence and is one of the main talking heads in the film, has already written a book about the backstory behind what happened.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Her larger-than-life fiber art portraits, some scaling 14 feet, feature hand embroidery with media including yarn, thread, hook mesh, assorted paints and other materials.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Crystal Cave Those planning on popping the question can do so here with the aid of a larger-than-life stone.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Cyrus Bozorgmehr, the larger-than-life character who helped usher the project into existence and is one of the main talking heads in the film, has already written a book about the backstory behind what happened.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Her larger-than-life fiber art portraits, some scaling 14 feet, feature hand embroidery with media including yarn, thread, hook mesh, assorted paints and other materials.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Crystal Cave Those planning on popping the question can do so here with the aid of a larger-than-life stone.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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