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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as in saga
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as in ode
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Recent Examples of epic
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The Heat, of course, flamed out of the NBA playoffs’ first-round drenched in epic humiliation, swept like dirt.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
When millions of young people around the world spend 30 or 40 hours a week immersed in the adventures of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King hero, rather than, say, a Marvel superhero or a Tolkien epic, that subtly shifts the cultural center of gravity eastward.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Last spring, The Times published seven epic day trips to take by train from Union Station.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The Heat, of course, flamed out of the NBA playoffs’ first-round drenched in epic humiliation, swept like dirt.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Noun
In the four-part epic, the Irish actor will share the screen with Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
When millions of young people around the world spend 30 or 40 hours a week immersed in the adventures of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King hero, rather than, say, a Marvel superhero or a Tolkien epic, that subtly shifts the cultural center of gravity eastward.
—Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epic
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The main building, which was completed in 1932, has a magnificent 293-foot dome covered in real gold leaf.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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During a visit to Churchill Downs ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon became one of the latest to weigh in on the Sanders saga.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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This is the latest turn in the ongoing legal and political saga surrounding Biden, 55, whose legal issues related to tax evasion and unlawful firearm possession were featured in the 2024 presidential campaign.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The Flying Stag Located inside The Fife Arms, The Flying Stag is an ode to the hotel’s former life as a hunting lodge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The Hammer & The Rose culminates in an ode to Andersen’s father, who’s now 77.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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Which is what makes David’s gesture so odd and so glorious.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Marchand had a glorious chance at another goal denied by Woll’s left pad in the late stages of the second period.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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With the use of engaging narrative techniques, accurately researched historical background, and a touch of humor and warmth, Sadlowski offers a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever aspired to realize a dream, overcome adversity, or heeded the call to give care to others.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Showrunner Erica Messer hinted that both JJ and Dr. Lewis will have expanded narratives in the current season, and the door remains open for other past characters like Josh Stewart's Will LaMontagne and Felicity Huffman's Dr. Jill Gideon to return, according to TV Insider.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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It’s remained in the company’s repertoire for decades, and the use of Coltrane’s elegy for the love of her life has made that music into two dirges, one for husband John Coltrane and another for the woman on the invisible mourner’s bench honoring and channeling him for the rest of her days.—
Harmony Holiday,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Lucas’s final film is a kind of elegy for an entire style of personal blockbuster filmmaking, Williams’ funeral music in the last moments fitting for the director’s last moments behind the camera.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The majestic photo of the pair is just one moment caught in time.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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There are no closing hours at the Colorado park, so visitors can make their way to Chasm View Overlook, Dragon Point Overlook, or Sunset View Overlook on the South Rim; or Chasm View Nature Trail or Kneeling Camel Overlook on the North Rim to get a glimpse of the majestic night sky.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
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Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Junger noted that the new film would take its inspiration from Molière's 1666 play The Misanthrope, offering yet another contemporary retelling of a classic tale.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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“Epic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epic. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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