as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
an epic plan for the revitalization of the city
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Recent Examples of epic
Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Olympics will be remembered as an epic, historic failure for American men’s figure skating.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Going into the night, Anderson’s action epic had amassed 35 critics and guild prizes for best picture, including a rare sweep of all four major critics prizes — National Board of Review, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, New York Film Critics Circle and the National Society of Film Critics.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The epic race between Stolz and de Boo is the latest in their budding rivalry.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Olympics will be remembered as an epic, historic failure for American men’s figure skating.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
In Italy, academics like Ettore Romagnoli organized an authoritarian spectacle to celebrate two millennia of Horace, the priest Vittorio Genovesi wrote encomiums to Italian imperial ambitions in Rome’s Mare Nostrum, and the Latinist Luigi Illuminati who penned an epic dedicated to Il Duce.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Going into the night, Anderson’s action epic had amassed 35 critics and guild prizes for best picture, including a rare sweep of all four major critics prizes — National Board of Review, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, New York Film Critics Circle and the National Society of Film Critics.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epic
Adjective
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When the best that Dallas has to offer — from the architect to the builder to the landscaping and beyond — collaborate, the result is a contemporary home that feels timeless, restorative and magnificent.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Benito’s magnificent staging mirrored our strength and encouraged us to stay in the fight, in whatever language speaks to our hearts.—
Lara N. Dotson-Renta,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The letters included a statement from his wife, Little House on the Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert (who has supported her husband throughout the legal saga), as well as statements from his Thirtysomething castmates Peter Horton and Ken Olin.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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This is the latest development in the Jeffrey Epstein saga for Andrew, whose royal titles and privileges were stripped by his brother King Charles back in October.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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An ode to disco is a sure way to pull focus.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yet a significant portion of the crowd remains dedicated members, and their deep appreciation of– and cosmic ode to protect, this space is more than apparent.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Other artists have tried to tackle this melodrama by grounding us in specific characters’ perspectives, or by heightening the performances, but Fennell embraces the story’s fundamental absurdism by giving us absurd and often glorious images.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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That grandiosity simmers down into terrifying chase soundtracks and menacing hunter's heartbeats as the movie continues, but the after-image of those glorious strings lingers through the rest of the franchise.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Plemons, Martin Lawrence and subbing for Oprah Friday Night Lights was a game changer — both in narrative TV and Mikel’s career.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hong Kong sits at the forefront of fashion innovation, with its vibrant community of designers and creatives who are helping to redefine the industry with sustainability, creativity and rich cultural narratives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The show, a sort of elegy for Gen X, opens with a flash-forward to July 16, 1999, the final hours of Carolyn and John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plus an elegy for Breonna Taylor, featuring cellist Jeffrey Zeigler.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene The approach to the majestic Mountain House from nearby New Paltz, NY, takes you up a winding mountain road with forests on either side.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mikaela Shiffrin’s story of redemption is one of the greatest tales of Olympic glory at this year’s Winter Games in Italy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rarely do these pieces directly echo the two men’s interpersonal drama, but the information adds context to the actors’ enchanting movements, which are backed by gorgeous outfits and striking set design that accentuate the mythical tales being played out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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