larger than life

Example Sentences

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Cook is an Alabama man, born in Mobile and raised during the halcyon era of Bear Bryant, who commanded the state for nearly three decades as the University of Alabama’s larger-than-life football coach.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The phenomenon is striking even in a country accustomed to larger-than-life public figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“He’s a larger-than-life figure,” says John Fontanelli, director of original content at Wave and the lead producer on “Big Bro.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Lex has a larger-than-life personality — he is sure, protective and affirming of Petar, while Petar is calm, grounding and nurturing of Lex.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

We walked beneath a huge billboard with a larger-than-life picture of a woman decked in gold jewelry—not just bangles and necklaces and earrings and nose rings, but even golden hair clips.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman