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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Yash’s transformation into a larger-than-life action hero propelled the films to unprecedented box-office success, breaking language barriers.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
The timing, a period when hair metal was overtaking rock & roll and injecting larger-than-life rockers and their fantasies into the culture, couldn’t have been more perfect.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
In each episode, Buscemi will introduce a new true-crime story about a larger-than-life scam or scheme that almost worked.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
These pieces are showcased through a window display featuring larger-than-life animals and foliage inspired by the carvings found throughout the Liberty store.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
The timing, a period when hair metal was overtaking rock & roll and injecting larger-than-life rockers and their fantasies into the culture, couldn’t have been more perfect.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
In each episode, Buscemi will introduce a new true-crime story about a larger-than-life scam or scheme that almost worked.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
These pieces are showcased through a window display featuring larger-than-life animals and foliage inspired by the carvings found throughout the Liberty store.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 14 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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