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
Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
And even the luxury giant Kering is struggling to make its portfolio work with Gucci, its largest brand, down 23 percent last year.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
Go to pay your respects and take a stroll under the giant arms of ancient live oaks dripping with Spanish moss.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Grocery chain Kroger, pharmacy giant CVS, and department retailer Kohl's are among the 350 companies with the best loyalty and rewards programs in the United States, according to USA TODAY and its research partner Plant-A Insights Group.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
And even the luxury giant Kering is struggling to make its portfolio work with Gucci, its largest brand, down 23 percent last year.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
That thumb of yours is covering a giant cloud of hydrogen gas, well over 20 light-years in diameter.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
Go to pay your respects and take a stroll under the giant arms of ancient live oaks dripping with Spanish moss.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giant
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Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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The duo has ventured into a kelp forest, an underwater area dense with brown algae that supports vast swaths of marine life like sea otters and whales.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The standard Mercator map projection system distorts northern landmasses, so Greenland is stretched out to gigantic proportions.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Feb. 2025
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On the way to the campsite, the refiners stumble upon a gigantic rotting animal carcass.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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There are endless play and display options with this dinosaur Lego set that over 10,000 shoppers have added to their carts in the past month.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Answer: Over two hundred million years old (or two dinosaur years old).—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Philadelphia followed that up with a huge 55-23 victory over the Commanders, with Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts each scoring three touchdowns on the ground and the latter adding a TD throw.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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There is a huge, huge demand for the film in the United States.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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Monsters Old and New One striking thing Wilds is how thoughtfully you're introduced to each monster and mechanic.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Other lands are Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe, which features classic monsters such as the Creature From the Black Lagoon, the Mummy and brides of Dracula.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On her wedding day, meanwhile, Meghan wore one of Diana’s most eye-catching pieces: an enormous aquamarine cocktail ring, made by Asprey in the 1990s and gifted to the princess by her close friend Lucia Flecha de Lima.—
Clara Strunck,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their enormous talents, alongside Liam Neeson’s, promise to enrich our film with fresh excitement.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Woolly mammoths were larger than modern-day African elephants, according to Czech Radio, but lived during the Ice Ages so were covered in thick fur.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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The mammoth is one of seven mammoth carcasses found worldwide.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The ramifications would prove massive for the hundreds of Americans targeted by McCarthy’s investigations or called to testify before his Senate subcommittee.—
Made by History,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
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As for Cooper, who is a massive Eagles fan, he was seen arriving to the game with his daughter Irina by his side, in addition to Chiefs superfan Rudd.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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