Hyperion

[ hahy-peer-ee-uhn ]

/ haɪˈpɪər i ən /

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noun

Classical Mythology. a Titan, the father of Helios, Selene, and Eos.

Astronomy. a natural satellite of the planet Saturn.

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Origin of Hyperion

<Latin <Greek Hyperī́ōn, equivalent to hyper-hyper- + iṓn going; see ion

Words nearby Hyperion

hyperhidrosis, hypericum, hyperinflate, hyperinflation, hyperinsulinism, Hyperion, hyperirritability, hyperkalemia, hyperkeratosis, hyperkinesia, hyperlink

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How to use Hyperion in a sentence

Hyperion is located deep within the park and is not accessible by a trail.
You Can No Longer Visit Hyperion, the World’s Tallest Living Tree|POM Administrator|August 5, 2022|Outside Online
Officials at California’s Redwood National Park recently closed the area surrounding Hyperion, a massive 380-foot coast redwood that is believed to be the planet’s tallest living tree.
You Can No Longer Visit Hyperion, the World’s Tallest Living Tree|POM Administrator|August 5, 2022|Outside Online
Arguello said that Hyperion visitors may be disappointed to realize that the tree is not really that much to look at because, from its base, all they can see are branches.
Visiting the world’s tallest tree could lead to big fine, jail time|Associated Press|August 3, 2022|Washington Post
Arguello said the tree, known as Hyperion, was “discovered” by two amateur naturalists in 2006.
Visiting the world’s tallest tree could lead to big fine, jail time|Associated Press|August 3, 2022|Washington Post

This performance model shines on and off trails thanks to Brooks’ nitrogen-infused midsole foam—the same cushy, bouncy material that powers the Hyperion Elite racer worn by Des Linden in her win at the 2018 Boston Marathon.
The Best New Running Shoe for Every Type of Trail|jbeverly|January 13, 2022|Outside Online
Excerpted from Strings Attached: One Tough Teacher and the Gift of Great Expectations, published by Hyperion, copyright 2013.
No More Coddling!|Joanne Lipman|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Turlington authored Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice (Hyperion, 2002).
See Who’s Coming to Women in the World 2013: Speakers & Participants||March 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mark Katz is the author of Clinton Me: A Real Life Political Comedy (Hyperion Books), from which these excerpts were taken.
George McGovern & Me|Mark Katz|October 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His popular Hyperion Cantos series takes its title from Keats.
Who Stole the Thriller?|Alexander Nazaryan|March 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Her new book, The Bag Lady Papers, comes out in February from Hyperion.
Fantasy Shopper|Alexandra Penney|December 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST
His 'Hyperion' is a fine monument, and will cause his name to last.
My Recollections of Lord Byron|Teresa Guiccioli
Compared with this lordly poem, the erotic novel of the day, with its prurient platitudes, is as a satyr to Hyperion.
Belford's Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, February 1889|Various
The hair of Horatius at sixty-five is as affluent as Hyperion's, and as dark without unguents as the raven's plume.
From the Easy Chair, series 2|George William Curtis
A, which contains the copy of a real early draft of Hyperion.
Keats|Sidney Colvin
The next fragment we come to is colossal,—it is Hyperion itself.
Life of John Keats|Sidney Colvin

British Dictionary definitions for Hyperion (1 of 2)

Hyperion¹

/ (haɪˈpɪərɪən) /

noun

Greek myth a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea, father of Helios (sun), Selene (moon), and Eos (dawn)

British Dictionary definitions for Hyperion (2 of 2)

Hyperion²

/ (haɪˈpɪərɪən) /

noun

an irregular-shaped outer satellite of the planet Saturn that tumbles chaotically

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