How to Use gentle giant in a Sentence

gentle giant

noun
  • And Littlefoot was kind of the gentle giant of the group.
    John Russell, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
  • The downpour muddies the water’s surface, but not the joy of sharing a rainy day with gentle giants.
    Robin Soslow, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • And, and Cameron, who Mrs. Lenahan described as a gentle giant became a role model for the boys.
    Staff Reports, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2023
  • What are the causes of this alarming decline, and what can be done to protect these gentle giants?
    Derek E. Lee, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
  • These gentle giants flock to the waters known as The Blue, a two-hour boat ride from the island, between May and September.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Irish Wolfhound The Irish Wolfhound is a gentle giant that is known for its loyalty and affection.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2023
  • While an orca versus whale shark matchup may seem like an epic battle, the orcas make easy work of the gentle giants.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Crews will voice Julius, Chris’ father who is a gentle giant with a relentless work ethic, and cheap.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2024
  • Clyde Breed: Mastiff mix Age: 7 years old Clyde is the true definition of gentle giant.
    Teryn Jones, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
  • And nobody could, would or ever will play that gentle giant half as well as my dearly missed friend Robbie Coltrane.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Despite his mischievous streak, Domino is a gentle giant at heart.
    Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Conclusion In conclusion, investing in the best XL dog bed is a decision that caters to the unique needs of our gentle giants.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • We were greeted by Lascar, the family’s dog, a gentle giant.
    Jamie Quatro, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
  • These gentle giants behave more like catfish than maneaters.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 26 July 2023
  • In barely two decades, whales had transformed in the public eye into cognitively complex and gentle giants of the sea.
    Camille Bromley, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Now, scientists say some of the gentle giants may live nearly twice as long as previously thought.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Get ready to discover the ultimate sleeping haven for your gentle giant.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • Terry Crews will voice his father Julius, a gentle giant with a relentless work ethic, and tightwad approach to life.
    Peter White, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024
  • From November through March, visitors and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world flock to the quiet Old Florida town to snag face time with the gentle giants.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Those who knew him before the drugs describe White as a gentle giant whose life went off the rails because of football injuries, job loss and an ensuing drug addiction.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Embarrassment is a gentle giant who hides in his hoodie.
    Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2024
  • During the winter season, hundreds of the gentle giants make their way into Florida’s natural springs or power plant outflows as a way to keep warm.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Because the aging alligator was raised in captivity, the man insists Albert poses no threat to the public and is little more than a gentle giant.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Marcus, though, is a Black man presented as an affable, gentle giant who is easier to friend-zone because he’s never shown in a romantic light.
    Lawrence Burney, Vulture, 5 June 2024
  • The toll of human activity on these gentle giants is starkly evident, with fishers saying catch declines of up to a harrowing 95% have been witnessed within the span of a single decade.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Dawson calls him a gentle giant, whose ferocity onscreen was only outmatched by his kindness in real life.
    Devan Coggan, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2023
  • He's easily frightened by Halloween decorations — but has been called a gentle giant.
    Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • This is the one and only place in the U.S. where swimming with manatees is legal and provides visitors with the incredible opportunity to observe these gentle giants up-close.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024
  • Basically, these gentle giants are jumbo lap warmers with adorably quirky personalities and loads of charm.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • But despite their large size and widespread population, these gentle giants remain largely a mystery to scientists.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024

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