larger-than-life
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of larger-than-life
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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He had a larger-than-life presence, seeming to be a character himself, so I asked for his favorite current watch.
From Los Angeles Times
The mural will feature three images of Liu, including two of her skating, but the centerpiece is a larger-than-life headshot of her from the women’s singles medal ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times
The emotions are not complex here, but they are heartfelt, thanks to how McLaughlin and Union conjure up larger-than-life personalities via their voice performances.
From Los Angeles Times
Disney’s struggles with succession over the decades have become epic dramas filled with false starts, larger-than-life leaders reticent to go and allegations of hollow searches for a new CEO.
From Los Angeles Times
His larger-than-life exploits and traveling shows defined America’s frontier identity and established the cowboy as a national icon, while also transforming Cody into the country’s original reality star.
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