as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
the Great Pyramids of Egypt are giants among the world's architectural wonders
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as in gigantic
unusually large
the giant sycamore tree that dwarfs our house is almost 250 years old
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Recent Examples of giant
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The tech giant will also receive a guaranteed—and that’s an important word—20% of OpenAI revenue until 2030.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
So, Quijano's team used the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) — a network of giant radio telescopes spanning the United States — to resolve young stars in the Orion Molecular Complex.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
High street retail giant Next plc had looked at LK Bennett as a possible acquisition, but went on to acquire bankrupt British shoe chain Russell & Bromley.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The tech giant will also receive a guaranteed—and that’s an important word—20% of OpenAI revenue until 2030.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
So, Quijano's team used the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) — a network of giant radio telescopes spanning the United States — to resolve young stars in the Orion Molecular Complex.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giant
Noun
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Families can embark on thrilling excursions like whale watching tours or exploring the ice caves of Mendenhall Glacier while in port.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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This family beach vacation spot is popular for whale watching in the winter months, and there’s a nightly cliff diving ceremony that all ages will enjoy.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, as spring has sprung on the Connecticut shoreline, yellow, red and white tulips tucked inside red, yellow and orange rain boots, along with gigantic orange and pink peonies, have sprouted in the 8-foot plate glass windows at Lily’s, 8 Post Office Square.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Following the brutal death of two local teenagers, all clues point to Norway’s deepest fjord, where a gigantic mythical monster is hiding.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have studied giant octopus relatives that roamed when dinosaurs were around, and researched some small octopuses that drilled into clams.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The huge blaze was finally extinguished Thursday, the local governor said, though another drone attack hit the town’s sea terminal Friday, sparking a fire.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Even with fatigue and that huge European tie looming, Forest could get something.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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One untitled work from 1994 shows a strange monster—a guard bent over, gazing back at us between his own legs, his upside-down grin framed by his jackboots.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Browns, who have openly admitted regret over the monster trade and deal, restructured his contract last month for a third time in roughly a yearlong span.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Construction in the Arizona desert damaged an enormous Indigenous ground etching resembling a fish that is thought to be at least 1,000 years old.—
Jake Spring,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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Starting in January, the monthly premiums for the health plan used by many teachers rose from zero to $1,400 a month paid over 10 months each year — an enormous reduction in take-home pay.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a twist of prehistoric irony, our ancestors’ hunting skills proved too effective, leading to the extinction of mammoths around 10,000 years ago—and mammoth-bone dwellings with them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Fossils have also been found that indicate the islands were also once home to pygmy mammoths, which only reached 4 to 6 feet tall.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Guests went diving under tables as the scene unfolded and some reported hearing shots outside the vast subterranean ballroom in the Washington Hilton where the event was being held.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The couple flew south from Tijuana on Thursday morning and spent two days touring the vast city.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giant. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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