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larger-than-life

[lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf]

adjective

  1. exceedingly imposing, impressive, or memorable, especially in appearance or forcefulness.

    a larger-than-life leader.



larger-than-life

adjective

  1. exceptionally striking or colourful

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of larger-than-life1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Despite the larger-than-life challenges, there are a few social issues that keep our state pounding away at this dream.

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But they always look so huge and larger-than-life and confident, and I think that’s maybe why being able to figure myself out on camera after coming from the stage has been so pleasurable.

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Hamill was drawn to how understated the role was — a far cry from the larger-than-life or eccentric characters he has often played in animation and genre fare.

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Their romantic relationship began soon after, when Ms Ventura fell in love with the "larger-than-life" musician and entrepreneur, she said.

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“If ever a film needed to be experienced in this incredible larger-than-life format, it’s ‘Sinners.’

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