life-size
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of life-size
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Though Houdon was hardly a household name in America, his bust of Thomas Jefferson and his life-size statue of George Washington shaped how the new country would see its founders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Patni commemorated Akash with a framed photograph and a life-size cutout, decorated with flowers and surrounded by scattered rose petals and lit lamps.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
London-based photographer Sheila Rock’s life-size image of the Ramones at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1978 is the first to greet visitors.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
When Bill's hologram appeared, life-size and from the waist up, on a screen and speaking directly to the room, the reaction was immediate.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
On the side of the road stood a white marble statue—a life-size muscular man with curly hair, no arms, and an irritated expression.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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