colossi

noun

Definition of colossinext
plural of colossus
as in giants
something that is unusually large and powerful Leonardo da Vinci remains a colossus in the history of art

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  1. giants
  2. dinosaurs
  3. titans
Noun
  • Additionally, tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are developing proprietary AI chips, aiming to reduce reliance on NVIDIA's GPUs.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These giants have a social structure that values elders for many years after their peak reproductive period is over.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of giants
Noun
  • Sip hot cocoa around a fire table or in an igloo at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, ice skate at one of the Valley rinks or study dinosaurs at Jurassic Winter Wonderland.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The book points out that while the most famous extinction event - caused by a massive meteorite - took out the dinosaurs, other extinction events can be traced back to climate change and to the presence of humans.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of dinosaurs
Noun
  • 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
  • The film's success hinges on the performances of its actors, with Martin delivering a standout performance as young Jordan, going toe to toe with titans like Rae and Hall.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of titans
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