larger than life

Example Sentences

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“He’s a larger-than-life figure,” says John Fontanelli, director of original content at Wave and the lead producer on “Big Bro.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Greene's larger-than-life political persona loomed over voters as they chose her replacement.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Lex has a larger-than-life personality — he is sure, protective and affirming of Petar, while Petar is calm, grounding and nurturing of Lex.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Irsay, a larger-than-life billionaire who inherited the Colts from his father Robert and oversaw the franchise for decades, was found dead in the swanky Beverly Hills Hotel last May.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Some were medieval paintings in gilt frames hardly bigger than CD jewel cases; some were rough pencil sketches of Renaissance statues; some were larger-than-life oil paintings.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng