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adjective

Definition of epicnext
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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epic

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noun

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as in saga

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as in ode

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Recent Examples of epic
Adjective
Zendaya may play the all-knowing goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey, but the actress was not nearly so omniscient about her casting in the film. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 6 July 2026 All that was left was a single high heel, no doubt dislodged after the host put up an epic struggle against her dastardly kidnapper. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Noun
England versus Mexico was an all-time epic played in one of sports’ most fervent atmospheres at the iconic Estadio Azteca. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 But Rhaenyra’s discomfort has provided an invigorating change of pace and tone for a typical fantasy epic. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for epic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epic
  1. magnificent
  2. saga
  3. ode
  4. glorious
  5. narrative
  6. elegy
  7. majestic
  8. tale
Adjective
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The Bowers & Wilkins audio system is magnificent to listen to but also ingeniously integrated within the cockpit.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Definition of magnificent
Noun
  • The result was a nationwide strike of transportation workers and ballooning protests, a saga only halted when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • Each of the main instalments in its sci-fi saga had lower takings than its predecessor with this year's The Mandalorian and Grogu spinoff having the lowest gross of them all at just $340 million.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of saga
Noun
  • To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • The sleek property features several odes to San Diego landmarks, starting with the heated saltwater pool inspired by the Balboa Park Lily Pond and gazebo honoring the Botanical Building.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
Definition of ode
Adjective
  • Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of glorious
Noun
  • On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The story portrays the lives of adolescents today through their own eyes, allowing their voices and perspectives to shape the narrative in a genuine and convincing way.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
Definition of narrative
Noun
  • This isn’t just an elegy for a lost boy, but also a way for McElwee to put his own career into the larger context of his life.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Last week, some of the brightest minds of my generation left us angry elegies and poetic travelogues.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of elegy
Adjective
  • There was the majestic no-doubter that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers, a majestic blast that evoked memories of Andrés Galarraga.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The piano is both a majestic heirloom and a weighty albatross.
    — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of majestic
Noun
  • The agonizing legal circus surrounding Sumner Redstone’s final years at Paramount/Viacom is a sobering cautionary tale.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • The past few summers have seen nightmare tales from heatwaves in Europe — the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures under global warming.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of tale

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“Epic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epic. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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