larger-than-life
adjective
larg·er-than-life
ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf 
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes
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Sam Franklin Like Aries, Alice’s boyfriend — and later husband — Sam is passionate, fiery and larger-than-life.
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
And my fandom has only intensified as the franchise has embraced its endearing cast of characters as larger-than-life superheroes, transforming them from petty crooks to international spies—and the latest film in the series is one of the best entries yet.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Back then, Mayer had been a larger-than-life figure.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Try the mountain-view water towers, an onsite lake with nearby camping, or a field with larger-than-life public art.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
And my fandom has only intensified as the franchise has embraced its endearing cast of characters as larger-than-life superheroes, transforming them from petty crooks to international spies—and the latest film in the series is one of the best entries yet.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Back then, Mayer had been a larger-than-life figure.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
Try the mountain-view water towers, an onsite lake with nearby camping, or a field with larger-than-life public art.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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