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 Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
As a lifelong Bowie fan, Cordell’s goal with this book was to pay homage to Bowie’s larger-than-life persona.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Throughout the night, though, the person behind the larger-than-life front is steadily unmasked.
—Abby Webster, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
But for Marty Supreme, Lopatin meets the larger-than-life film on its level, building the palette he’s honed over the years into a totalizing prism of sound.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 Dec. 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
As a lifelong Bowie fan, Cordell’s goal with this book was to pay homage to Bowie’s larger-than-life persona.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Throughout the night, though, the person behind the larger-than-life front is steadily unmasked.
—Abby Webster, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2025
But for Marty Supreme, Lopatin meets the larger-than-life film on its level, building the palette he’s honed over the years into a totalizing prism of sound.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 Dec. 2025
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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