larger-than-life
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of larger-than-life
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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“But I believe in their mind what they had made up as Beast Mode is this larger-than-life, kind of surreal individual.”
From Los Angeles Times
Greene's larger-than-life political persona loomed over voters as they chose her replacement.
From BBC
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
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