larger than life
Example Sentences
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It opened my eyes to a world that was larger than life, yet still personal at its core.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Mike Papantonio strutted on a raised stage, his own face a hundred times larger than life on the screen behind him.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
Flamboyance is called for – someone not only larger than life but also "silly" and "daft", they agreed.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
Eleven games into his first season with the Rams, Adams has been larger than life for opposing defensive coordinators.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
I turn back to Jessie and Ethan, who look larger than life next to the rows of tiny mailboxes.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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