dreadnoughts

noun

Definition of dreadnoughtsnext
plural of dreadnought
as in whales
something or someone that is unusually large and powerful poor gas mileage did little to stem the popularity of that dreadnought of the roadways: the SUV

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  1. giants
  2. dinosaurs
  3. titans
Noun
  • The report, written by the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, offers a closer look into the gender dynamics at the highest levels at these corporate giants.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The hit to Sonos’ brand has swung the door open for rivals such as Amazon, Bose, Apple and other tech giants that make smart speakers to capture more of the business’ customers.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of giants
Noun
  • The study findings have given a new twist to the extinction of dinosaurs.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The cloud of dust from the impact blotted out the sunlight, causing a dramatic die-off of plants and animals, including the dinosaurs (except for birds).
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of dinosaurs
Noun
  • The meteoric rise of a few titans of industry inevitably ending in a catastrophic downfall, while the city caught in the wake of their ruin is left to pick up the pieces.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Multinational automakers looking to compete there face steep challenges in a market dominated by domestic titans who are bolstered by government backing, relentless innovation, and deep local insights.
    Lizzi C. Lee, Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of titans
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