1
capitalized
: any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods
2
: one that is gigantic in size or power : one that stands out for greatness of achievement
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this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea
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Current Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has already announced his candidacy, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a tech titan and former adviser to President Donald J. Trump is among those expected to join the field.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The bottom line: This episode is likely to become a footnote to the ongoing feud between the tech titans, and highlights Musk's willingness to attack a company that Trump all but crowned as America's national AI champion.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
The tech titan turned government cost cutter has emerged as the central player other than President Donald Trump in his three-week-old presidency, igniting fierce debate with a blitz of shocking moves at federal agencies.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The tech titan and his company have been critical of the office, which is responsible for licensing commercial rocket launches and ensuring public safety around them.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Titan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titan. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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titan
noun
ti·tan
ˈtīt-ᵊn 
1
capitalized
: one of a family of giants overthrown by the gods of ancient Greece
2
: one of gigantic size, power, or achievement
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