as in epic
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the climactic scene of the movie is a pitched battle of Homeric proportions
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An epic film that does justice to an epic book.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026 -
The Orpheus parade always rolls on the Monday immediately before Mardi Gras Day and culminates with the epic black-tie Orpheuscapade (more on that later).—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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But officiating grumbles aside, Hamburg were the story, giving a magnificent performance in spite of the imbalance between the two teams.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The only way to arrive is by boat, which is precisely what makes this small but mighty island so magnificent.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the summertime, those same hills are alive with glorious hiking and biking among high mountain meadows and pristine lakes.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Geekie, who had one goal in 14 games, fanned on two glorious one-time attempts on the only power play in the period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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These majestic creatures primarily feed on guanacos.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Observing unusual cases like J1007+3540 gives researchers the opportunity to test and improve their models of how this majestic process unfolds.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Homeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homeric. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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