titanic
adjective
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Before becoming the name of the most famous ship in history, titanic described that which resembled or was related to the Titans, the family of giant gods and goddesses in Greek mythology who were believed to have once ruled the earth. They were subsequently overpowered and replaced by the younger Olympian gods under the leadership of Zeus. The size and power of the Titans is memorialized in the adjective titanic and in the noun titanium, a chemical element of exceptional strength that is used especially in the production of steel.
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Examples of titanic in a Sentence
Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
As with the rest of the hotel, everything in-room is purposeful and considered, from the art (not just prints, but integrated sculptures and ceramics) to the generous bathrooms, with titanic tubs and rainfall showers.
—Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
After Six Flags and Cedar Fair merged into a titanic amusement park company in 2024, Six Flags America permanently closed in 2025.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Mescal recognizes that his role is in support of the titanic performance given by Buckley.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Titanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titanic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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titanic
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