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something that is unusually large and powerful
the Great Pyramids of Egypt are giants among the world's architectural wonders
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Recent Examples of giants
The report, written by the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, offers a closer look into the gender dynamics at the highest levels at these corporate giants.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The hit to Sonos’ brand has swung the door open for rivals such as Amazon, Bose, Apple and other tech giants that make smart speakers to capture more of the business’ customers.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
At first glance, the solution seems deceptively simple— make the tech giants pay for the training data.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today, in a world dominated by corporate giants, the role of small businesses in the economy is often overlooked.
—Oz Alon, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In an unexpected turn of events, the utilities sector has emerged as a dark horse in the stock market race, with some players outpacing even the high-flying tech giants.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The hit to Sonos’ brand has swung the door open for rivals such as Amazon, Bose, Apple and other tech giants that make smart speakers to capture more of the business’ customers.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
At first glance, the solution seems deceptively simple— make the tech giants pay for the training data.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today, in a world dominated by corporate giants, the role of small businesses in the economy is often overlooked.
—Oz Alon, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In an unexpected turn of events, the utilities sector has emerged as a dark horse in the stock market race, with some players outpacing even the high-flying tech giants.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giants
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The cloud of dust from the impact blotted out the sunlight, causing a dramatic die-off of plants and animals, including the dinosaurs (except for birds).Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The study findings have given a new twist to the extinction of dinosaurs.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The meteoric rise of a few titans of industry inevitably ending in a catastrophic downfall, while the city caught in the wake of their ruin is left to pick up the pieces.Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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For most audience members, you’re best known for playing two, not even just real people, but two titans of entertainment.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
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This fall from grace, for a member of one of the biggest cultural behemoths of all time, was too delicious for people not to mock on Twitter.Lucy Ford, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
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Until now, Lawrence has primarily been known for her acting roles, from Oscar-winning critics hits like Silver Linings Playbook to the box office behemoths like The Hunger Games.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
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Elephants, Thailand’s national animal, have seen their wild population decline in recent decades due to threats from tourism, logging, poaching and human encroachment on elephant habitats.Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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The eco-friendly habitat is home to a herd of eight magnificent elephants and features lush landscaping designed to replicate the forests of Southeast Asia.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Giants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giants. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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