as in giant
something that is unusually large and powerful
Leonardo da Vinci remains a colossus in the history of art
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Recent Examples of colossus
But there’s no dominant Nick Saban-led colossus awaiting there.
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Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The United States will once again bestride the world like a colossus deterring enemies and making other nations safe from the likes of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
The image of Madigan, a famously Irish Southwest Sider, as a monumental desert colossus with the head of a human, body of a lion and wings of an eagle brought some levity to an otherwise quick, cut-and-dried day of testimony in Madigan’s trial, which is now in its 10th week.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
This colossus is surrounded by a corroded tin fence held up with bits of scrap wood.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The United States will once again bestride the world like a colossus deterring enemies and making other nations safe from the likes of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
The image of Madigan, a famously Irish Southwest Sider, as a monumental desert colossus with the head of a human, body of a lion and wings of an eagle brought some levity to an otherwise quick, cut-and-dried day of testimony in Madigan’s trial, which is now in its 10th week.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
This colossus is surrounded by a corroded tin fence held up with bits of scrap wood.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for colossus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colossus
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Now, education technology giant PowerSchool has become the latest target, with records of millions of students and teachers stolen.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday urged retailing giant Walmart to abandon plans to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs amid pressure from political conservatives.Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lives unfold and unravel as the uncertain human beings wonder whether the whales will ever return.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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By Chase’s retelling, the whale rammed the Essex one more time before disappearing for good.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Set in a new location with new monsters, Wilds introduces a new type of mount, new monsters, an improved wound system, focus mode, and a new tool called the hook slinger.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Are we meant to sympathize with this creature as people scream in terror and call it a monster and attack it and scream for it to be shot?Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Some tracks show paths taken by Cetiosaurus, a dinosaur that grew to nearly 60 feet in length.Fox News, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Among the 9,200 comments on the viral TikTok video so far, people have likened Enzo to a dinosaur, a dolphin, birds, and even farm animals.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The mammoth weighs 240 pounds, according to Reuters.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mammoth is said to measure in at 4 feet tall and less than 6.6 feet long.Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the list of the most frequent H-1B users is dominated by the titans of the tech, finance and consulting industries.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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The battle lines are drawn as global streaming titans and ambitious local players vie for their piece of Asia’s video streaming gold rush, with profitability and market share hanging in the balance.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Colossus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colossus. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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