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also elephant
as in mammoths
something or someone that is unusually large and powerful
by any standard, the new shopping mall will be an elephant and one that is certain to alter the retail landscape
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Recent Examples of elephants
Making these oversized elephants dance will take way more than slashing budgets and slapping agile jargon on the all-hands PowerPoint presentations.
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Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Big mammals like whales and elephants, which are less likely to die from predators or other accidents, tend to live longer lives.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
This set includes a large gold elephant statue and two medium-sized figurines, perfect for creating a matching display.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Each elephant, life-sized and representative of a specific, individual animal, was created by a community of 200 indigenous artisans from the communities of India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Survival International, which campaigns for indigenous people, said it was told by Baka tribespeople that a group of women had been promised a meeting with management about the destruction of crops by elephants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Getting to the cream Several animals that live in groups learn from one another, including elephants, whales, and some primates.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Unabashed, just like Sameer himself, this watch perfectly matched his elephant-gray t-shirt.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Big mammals like whales and elephants, which are less likely to die from predators or other accidents, tend to live longer lives.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
This set includes a large gold elephant statue and two medium-sized figurines, perfect for creating a matching display.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Each elephant, life-sized and representative of a specific, individual animal, was created by a community of 200 indigenous artisans from the communities of India’s Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Survival International, which campaigns for indigenous people, said it was told by Baka tribespeople that a group of women had been promised a meeting with management about the destruction of crops by elephants.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Getting to the cream Several animals that live in groups learn from one another, including elephants, whales, and some primates.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Unabashed, just like Sameer himself, this watch perfectly matched his elephant-gray t-shirt.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Unforgettable images include fog creeping across the screen, enveloping the trees, and sightings of other beasts, like elephants.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elephants
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The fest boss was talking about Hollywood blockbusters and challenging small and independent movies create a great mix of offerings for film buffs.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, Spielberg came around, of course, recognizing the brilliance of the score that became integral to one of the great Hollywood blockbusters of all time.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are developing proprietary AI chips, aiming to reduce reliance on NVIDIA's GPUs.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These giants have a social structure that values elders for many years after their peak reproductive period is over.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sip hot cocoa around a fire table or in an igloo at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, ice skate at one of the Valley rinks or study dinosaurs at Jurassic Winter Wonderland.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The book points out that while the most famous extinction event - caused by a massive meteorite - took out the dinosaurs, other extinction events can be traced back to climate change and to the presence of humans.Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film's success hinges on the performances of its actors, with Martin delivering a standout performance as young Jordan, going toe to toe with titans like Rae and Hall.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Elephants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elephants. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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