Goliath

[guh-lahy-uhth] / gəˈlaɪ əθ /

NOUN

giant

Synonyms

STRONG

Hercules behemoth bulk colossus cyclops elephant hulk leviathan mammoth monster mountain ogre titan whale whopper

WEAK

jumbo polypheme

Example Sentences

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"This is a German Cup situation. David versus Goliath," he said, and warned his team: "You never win a match just because you're favourites."

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described the match in Houston as a meeting of "David and Goliath" while his opposite number Dick Advocaat believes his charges can "steal some points".

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Goliath sued in South African court to be reinstated but lost—and is now showing her video installation at the Church of San Antonio.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Although she felt like it was a "David vs. Goliath" at the hearing, she said she felt vindicated when the panel ruled in her favour.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I try to remember the pictures I’ve seen of huge Goliath falling to earth with little David standing beneath him, his sling at his side.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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