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 Grammy winner, who is known for wearing larger-than-life platform heels, went for an unusual choice by wearing the Saeda ivory tulle crystal pumps, which retail for $1,150.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Because there is an unquestionable love for the material and a passion for the goofier, larger-than-life scenarios of comic book lore.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Edi Gathegi is a Kenyan-American actor, who has taken the reins in effectively embodying the larger-than-life, cinematic version of Mister Terrific in Superman, which arrives in theaters on July 11.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Lauryn Hill reminded us that her style is as iconic as her voice, stepping out in a striking polka-dot ensemble layered with bold, oversized gold jewelry and a larger-than-life headwrap that felt both royal and revolutionary.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Because there is an unquestionable love for the material and a passion for the goofier, larger-than-life scenarios of comic book lore.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Edi Gathegi is a Kenyan-American actor, who has taken the reins in effectively embodying the larger-than-life, cinematic version of Mister Terrific in Superman, which arrives in theaters on July 11.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Lauryn Hill reminded us that her style is as iconic as her voice, stepping out in a striking polka-dot ensemble layered with bold, oversized gold jewelry and a larger-than-life headwrap that felt both royal and revolutionary.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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