as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
the Great Pyramids of Egypt are giants among the world's architectural wonders
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as in gigantic
unusually large
the giant sycamore tree that dwarfs our house is almost 250 years old
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Recent Examples of giant
Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
As Bernstein emphasizes, the retail giants are in an exploratory phase.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
For June, giant pride flags hang off one wall while a banner of smaller flags decorates another.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Raised in Romania, the 56-year-old joined the Fortune 500 pharmaceutical giant, Merck, after being personally impacted by the 1986 Chernobyl power station disaster.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
As Bernstein emphasizes, the retail giants are in an exploratory phase.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Adjective
Today, Senate Republicans proposed BIGGER CUTS to Medicaid, just to fund bigger tax cuts for giant corporations.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
For June, giant pride flags hang off one wall while a banner of smaller flags decorates another.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giant
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For more than a century, National Geographic has made icons out of elephants, whales, and lions.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition to the fort’s historic reenactments, there are tours available, and many guests enjoy walking along the pristine beach to look for whales from December to April.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The reluctance to do so earlier has converted a modest problem into a gigantic problem.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In an industrial park in North Nampa, about two miles off of Interstate 84, the company is putting the finishing touches on a 172,000-square-foot plant that will manufacture gigantic generator enclosures, a crucial but not-so-glamorous piece of a data center’s backup-power system.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2025
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Covert operations expert Zora Bennett (Johansson) attempts to secure the genetic material from the dinosaurs but ends up stranded with a civilian family on an island that holds a secret being kept from humanity for decades.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Importantly, their findings not only confirm that these dinosaurs were indeed herbivores, but also offer unprecedented detail into the feeding habits of these giants.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Rich jewel tones and hues like indigo and terracotta can also make a huge impact, adding depth and contrast to your space.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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To lose one legend before a huge Test series could be put down to misfortune, but losing two looked anything but careless for India at Headingley, where two of the younger faces of their batting lineup stepped comfortably into the shoes of giants.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Today, that monster lives on, not in steel and speakers, but in light.—
Noah Eckstein,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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The monster season Soto gave the Yankees last year, leading them to the World Series, is what the Padres expected from him.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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As Russia has demonstrated in its war in Ukraine, the country that controls global navigation systems and can disarm the satellites of its adversaries will have enormous military advantages.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The group wields enormous influence setting vaccine policy in the United States, including which vaccines will be covered by insurance.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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In March 2025, Colossal unveiled its woolly mouse, engineered to carry genes for the mammoth's characteristic thick, golden coat and accelerated fat metabolism.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The top of the mammoth's head in the logo turns into mountains, making this a unique design with major ties to the community.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Energy Prices The war between Israel and Iran had evoked fears of a regional conflict that results in massive civilian casualties, and disrupts the flow of energy and other trade through the region.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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SpaceX's massive Starship exploded in a spectacular fiery blaze during a routine engine test in Texas – raising questions about what's next for Elon Musk's spaceflight company.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giant. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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