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tall
adjective as in high in stature, length
Weak matches
alpine, altitudinous, high-reaching, lank, lofty, sizable, sky-high, skyscraping, statuesque
adjective as in exaggerated, unreasonable
Strong matches
Weak matches
demanding, difficult, embellished, exorbitant, farfetched, implausible, outlandish, overblown, preposterous, unbelievable
Example Sentences
Hugo: Not too long, but obviously I am tall.
Even when he’s been fiery, nearly frothing at the mouth, Day-Lewis has always been a master of stillness, relying on his tall, taut frame to hint at the formidable power or menace underneath.
Finding a song that sounds like “The Life of a Showgirl” is a tall order, if not an impossible one.
"They make you walk taller and you present in a more vibrant way. And so hopefully that bleeds into the music too."
In the San Fernando Valley, SB 79 would bring much taller, denser apartment buildings to neighborhoods near the G Line, previously known as the Orange Line busway.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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