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(Entry 1 of 2)

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
  • an epic plan for the revitalization of the city

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Synonyms of epic (Entry 2 of 2)

1 as in story, tale

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2 as in ode, elegy

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“Epic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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