Definitions

Goliath

[guh-lahy-uhth] / gəˈlaɪ əθ /

NOUN

giant

Synonyms

STRONG

Hercules behemoth bulk colossus cyclops elephant hulk leviathan mammoth monster mountain ogre titan whale whopper

WEAK

jumbo polypheme

Example Sentences

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"I can't tell you what your sweet messages mean to me and how lucky I feel to have been a part of this once in a generation Goliath of a television show," she wrote.

From BBC

A group of villagers who fought to overturn a council's crackdown on second home-ownership say they are "proud" of their "David and Goliath moment".

From BBC

“Creatively, we really liked this idea of David versus Goliath,” the producer said.

From Los Angeles Times

“In true David-vs.-Goliath fashion, Mr. Saxon stood firm against one of the biggest celebrities in the world, with the truth on his side,” Zambrano said.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, Taylor described the case as a "David and Goliath" battle, saying she was devastated by the decision.

From BBC