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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From intimate boîtes to larger-than-life spots, there’s something new for every palate.
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In the film, Martin Lawrence plays an FBI agent who has to go undercover as a larger-than-life grandma — the eponymous Big Momma — to track down an escaped criminal.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
One day in 1964, a larger-than-life character from Idaho walked into Esther’s life.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
Richard Chamberlain, the spirited actor known for his handle of larger-than-life characters on both stage and screen, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90, two days shy of his 91st birthday.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In the film, Martin Lawrence plays an FBI agent who has to go undercover as a larger-than-life grandma — the eponymous Big Momma — to track down an escaped criminal.
—William Earl, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
One day in 1964, a larger-than-life character from Idaho walked into Esther’s life.
—Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
Richard Chamberlain, the spirited actor known for his handle of larger-than-life characters on both stage and screen, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90, two days shy of his 91st birthday.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 30 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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