behemoths

noun

Definition of behemothsnext
plural of behemoth
as in giants
something that is unusually large and powerful the newest SUV is a gas-guzzling behemoth that doesn't even fit in a standard parking space

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Recent Examples of behemoths The faces behind tech behemoths like Meta, Alphabet, Oracle, Amazon, Nvidia and Dell dominate as this year’s top winners. — Connor Greene, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Players in the space vary from fledgling startups to tech behemoths, all with their own claims about superiority and future capabilities. — Erin Brodwin, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 The experience of snorkeling alongside these gentle behemoths is said to be nothing short of transformative. — Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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  1. giants
  2. dinosaurs
  3. titans
Noun
  • The drive-in and cheapo exploitation producer who made American International Pictures a true-blue calling card for earthy delights gave many future giants of the movies their start.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The great mashup of holiday creativity was mirrored with a coming together of culinary giants.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of giants
Noun
  • Less than 30 feet away, the skeletal outlines of dinosaurs stood behind glass walls.
    — Alisha Camacho, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Action Flicks expansion adds more choices to the base game as well as genre modifications for things like Mad Max style vehicles and Jurassic Park style dinosaurs.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of dinosaurs
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  • Despite some titans missing from their lineup, the Minnesota Wild left the Twin Cities and dispatched a pair of Eastern Conference titans, themselves, in consecutive games.
    — Michael Russo, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • No more staring in awe at my family/friends who just moments ago were sharing a ridiculous joke, suddenly transformed into iconic titans, towering and thriving in the blinding lights.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of titans

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