larger-than-life
adjective
larg·er-than-life
ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf 
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes
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Baz Luhrmann’s classic jukebox musical — at once stunningly modern and effortlessly old-fashioned — is a perfect fusion of the director’s epic scope, pop craftsmanship, and knack for making his actors pop within larger-than-life settings.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 June 2024
Gob-smacking horizon views punctuate the home’s interiors, making the airy, open-plan living areas and the primary bedroom appear larger-than-life.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Virgin Atlantic’s founder, Sir Richard Branson, is a larger-than-life character.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 June 2024
Listen to this article Sumo wrestler, UFC fighter and larger-than-life actor Taylor Wily is dead at 56.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 June 2024
Gob-smacking horizon views punctuate the home’s interiors, making the airy, open-plan living areas and the primary bedroom appear larger-than-life.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Virgin Atlantic’s founder, Sir Richard Branson, is a larger-than-life character.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 June 2024
Listen to this article Sumo wrestler, UFC fighter and larger-than-life actor Taylor Wily is dead at 56.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for larger-than-life
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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