life-size
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of life-size
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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A slightly bigger than life-size statue of the Obamas waving welcomes guests to the museum, an AFP journalist saw during a media preview on Wednfhoesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Bulky surgical lights loom over a vacant room transformed into a life-size version of Twister, complete with brightly colored decals resembling the familiar red, yellow, green and blue game mat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
A life-size diorama attempts to bring the battlefield to life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 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
She still gave me two dolls: Lilly, a Cabbage Patch doll; and a life-size baby doll I named Katie.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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