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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Premium large formats have skyrocketed in popularity since COVID, in part because the larger-than-life screens help distinguish the out-of-the-home moviegoing experience.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026
Making summers exciting and weekends an adventure, larger-than-life destinations like Rock City deliver the marvel of nature with no cellphone required.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Loaded with bacon, cheese, and enough condiments to please, this larger-than-life burger will be the king of your cookout.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Some are small and easy to take in; others are larger-than-life and evoke awe.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026
Making summers exciting and weekends an adventure, larger-than-life destinations like Rock City deliver the marvel of nature with no cellphone required.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Loaded with bacon, cheese, and enough condiments to please, this larger-than-life burger will be the king of your cookout.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Some are small and easy to take in; others are larger-than-life and evoke awe.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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