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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Now, the superstar has won over another fan with her larger-than-life performance — musical theater legend Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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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
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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
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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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