as in whale
something or someone that is unusually large and powerful
by any standard, the new shopping mall will be an elephant and one that is certain to alter the retail landscape
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Recent Examples of elephant
The sprawling complex is home to 150,000 animals of 2,000 species, including elephants, tigers, lions and bears – but no hippos.
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
There are no elephants here—but don’t be surprised to find zebras or gazelles walking across the estate.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
In this minimalist floral centerpiece, lemons and kumquats pair with yellow roses and peonies, a flowering branch of pink weigela, and a sculptural, deep red elephant's ear.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Dosio, a 75-year-old big game hunter, was killed on April 17 during a hunting trip in Gabon, Central Africa, after a herd of elephants attacked him in the rainforest.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 May 2026
There are no elephants here—but don’t be surprised to find zebras or gazelles walking across the estate.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
In this minimalist floral centerpiece, lemons and kumquats pair with yellow roses and peonies, a flowering branch of pink weigela, and a sculptural, deep red elephant's ear.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Dosio, a 75-year-old big game hunter, was killed on April 17 during a hunting trip in Gabon, Central Africa, after a herd of elephants attacked him in the rainforest.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elephant
Noun
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The findings suggest whales, like humans, cooperate during birth—something that had never been documented in detail before.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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The best way to experience this national park is from the water, and there are plenty of cruise tours available to take in the scenery and wildlife (think seals, sea lions, sea otters, puffins, orcas, whales, and eagles).—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The parcel delivery giant backed its full-year guidance.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dubbed the Flannel and the Fury, the tour brings together the alt-rock giants for the first time, with dates in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other cities.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have studied giant octopus relatives that roamed when dinosaurs were around, and researched some small octopuses that drilled into clams.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Who’s the best monster in (contemporary) literature?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 May 2026
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This midrange offering includes high-quality audio, advanced noise-cancelling tools, monster battery life, and is comfortable to wear for hours and hours.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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In a twist of prehistoric irony, our ancestors’ hunting skills proved too effective, leading to the extinction of mammoths around 10,000 years ago—and mammoth-bone dwellings with them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Fossils have also been found that indicate the islands were also once home to pygmy mammoths, which only reached 4 to 6 feet tall.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Elephant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elephant. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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