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epic

[ep-ik] / ˈɛp ɪk /
NOUN
long story
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This discovery "reminded me of a trailer for the first in a series of epic movies", Godfrey commented in a linked Nature paper.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball took home three trophies, while feminism epic Liberation won best play after recently winning the Pulitzer prize for drama.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fast facts: Nolan, the Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” adapted Homer’s epic poem for the big screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s very homestyle Mexican food, and I would get their Hollenbeck burrito, which is pretty epic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

These are the epic daydreams I would normally call forth while walking around town or waiting in line at the grocery store.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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