larger-than-life
adjective
larg·er-than-life
ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf 
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes
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Her first time visiting New York City, Mann had made plans to introduce her two friends to the larger-than-life Weinstein over breakfast.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, stepping into that larger-than-life presence comes with a sense of responsibility.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Projects like his acclaimed Fuck, That’s Delicious series, and his appearance in the 2025 film Caught Stealing are evidence that Action’s larger-than-life persona continues to evolve across mediums.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Other real-life figures in the larger-than-life movie include Henry Kissinger (played by Frank Crudele), who is part of efforts to bring the tournament to America.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, stepping into that larger-than-life presence comes with a sense of responsibility.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Projects like his acclaimed Fuck, That’s Delicious series, and his appearance in the 2025 film Caught Stealing are evidence that Action’s larger-than-life persona continues to evolve across mediums.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Other real-life figures in the larger-than-life movie include Henry Kissinger (played by Frank Crudele), who is part of efforts to bring the tournament to America.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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