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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Despite his larger-than-life presence, O'Neal — who wears a shoe size 22 — is hardly intimidating.
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Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The larger-than-life serial entrepreneur eschewed business attire for Coachella-ready outfits and an oversize hat, and routinely talked about periods, blood, and vaginas in press interviews.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 28 May 2024
In re-entering the hypercompetitive world of basketball sneakers, Reebok is looking to the future by banking on a larger-than-life figure from its past.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 26 May 2024
Speaking of larger-than-life trophies, Reid toted a Lombardi Trophy for winning the Super Bowl (or perhaps a replica) to the field with him on his way to throwing out the opening day first pitch at Kauffman Stadium.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
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Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The larger-than-life serial entrepreneur eschewed business attire for Coachella-ready outfits and an oversize hat, and routinely talked about periods, blood, and vaginas in press interviews.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 28 May 2024
In re-entering the hypercompetitive world of basketball sneakers, Reebok is looking to the future by banking on a larger-than-life figure from its past.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 26 May 2024
Speaking of larger-than-life trophies, Reid toted a Lombardi Trophy for winning the Super Bowl (or perhaps a replica) to the field with him on his way to throwing out the opening day first pitch at Kauffman Stadium.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024
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