larger-than-life

adjective

larg·er-than-life ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf

: of the sort legends are made of

larger-than-life heroes

Examples of larger-than-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Peanut Island also makes for an interesting vantage point to watch cruise ships and giant cargo vessels pull out to sea under the setting sun, not to mention plenty of larger-than-life yachts. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2024 Big Kev is already leaving a lasting impression this summer with a larger-than-life personality and a rapidly expanding fan base. —

Spin Contributor, SPIN, 22 July 2024 Two lions together can create a larger-than-life love story. —

Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024 To the chagrin of several delegates posing for photos, the larger-than-life Rambo cut-out — featuring Trump's head in place of Sylvester Stallone's — was not for sale on Wednesday. —

Melissa Brown, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for larger-than-life

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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