larger-than-life

adjective

larg·​er-than-life ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf How to pronounce larger-than-life (audio)
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes

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Now, the superstar has won over another fan with her larger-than-life performance — musical theater legend Andrew Lloyd Webber. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025 The Washington Post had reported that residents had grown accustomed to explosions from his stunts and videos and his larger-than-life presence. Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025 The elaborate light display covered the storied department store’s facade with a larger-than-life Christmas tree and train wheelsets. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 Wolfgang Welch, who recently took over management duties at Vanity, described Calcagni as a larger-than-life figure and a respected presence in the city’s adult entertainment industry. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for larger-than-life

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of larger-than-life was in 1937

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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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