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单词 titans
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titan

1 of 2

noun

ti·​tan ˈtī-tᵊn How to pronounce titan (audio)
1
capitalized : any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods
2
: one that is gigantic in size or power : one that stands out for greatness of achievement

titan-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or titani-
: titanium
titanate

Synonyms

Noun

  • behemoth
  • blockbuster
  • colossus
  • dinosaur
  • dreadnought
  • elephant
  • giant
  • Goliath
  • jumbo
  • leviathan
  • mammoth
  • mastodon
  • monster
  • whale
  • whopper
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Example Sentences

Noun this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The evening commenced with a cocktail hour where guests mingled through the halls designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, a titan of American modernist architecture. Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022 Now, the 21-year-old Smith leads a forward group for the Portland Thorns that includes Sinclair, 38, a titan of the sport who ranks No. 1 all-time with 188 international goals. oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2022 But part of what has transformed Stranger Things into such a titan of the streaming landscape is its lead ensemble’s chemistry, a charm that The Sandman’s central protagonist, Dream (Tom Sturridge), lacks by design. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 9 Aug. 2022 Bob Hope, one of the most beloved figures in American culture and a titan of global entertainment, died in Los Angeles at age 100 on this date in history — July 27, 2003. Kerry J. Byrne, Fox News, 27 July 2022 Married to hedge-fund titan Israel Englander, Ms. Englander is a photographer and chairman of the board of the International Center of Photography in New York City, according to the center’s website. Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 20 July 2022 Draghi, a titan of Europe often called Super Mario for his role in saving the euro as president of the European Central Bank, immediately boosted Italy’s international standing and investor confidence. Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 Wuthering Heights and Gone With the Wind, and Olivier’s lightning-fast rise from matinee idol to titan of the stage (a rise his wife couldn’t match) had all taken a terrible toll. Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2022 The petroleum industry titan and his wife Jo Ann have been linked to conservative christian groups and PACs, and donated $125,000 to Mitt Romney’s 2012 campaign in 2012, and Ted Cruz’s presidential bid in 2015. Jenae Barnes, Forbes, 10 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Greek

Combining form

New Latin titanium

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

titans

noun

plural of titan
as in giants
something that is unusually large and powerful this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • giants
  • whales
  • dinosaurs
  • monsters
  • behemoths
  • leviathans
  • mammoths
  • colossi
  • elephants
  • dreadnoughts
  • mastodons
  • elephant
  • hulks
  • blockbusters
  • Goliaths
  • jumbos
  • heavyweights
  • amazons
  • juggernauts
  • whoppers
  • giantesses
  • steamrollers
  • bulks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dwarves
  • pigmies
  • dwarfs
  • midgets
  • shrimp
  • shrimps
  • pygmies
  • runts
  • mites
  • peewees
  • lightweights
  • weaklings
  • diminutives
  • wisps
  • wimps
  • whippersnappers
  • twerps
  • half-pints
  • nonentities
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