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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In that sense, the content lives to its title as a collection of larger-than-life bizarre elements.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Linder’s role, though, is to present this larger-than-life leader as human, tired and worried.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Even in retirement, the Hall of Fame slugger remains a larger-than-life figure who towers over the active players who flock to him for advice.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
After all, the larger-than-life actor was mostly known for playing a gangster in Goodfellas (1990).
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Linder’s role, though, is to present this larger-than-life leader as human, tired and worried.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Even in retirement, the Hall of Fame slugger remains a larger-than-life figure who towers over the active players who flock to him for advice.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
After all, the larger-than-life actor was mostly known for playing a gangster in Goodfellas (1990).
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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