larger

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   Jargon of the clothing industry, without stating the norm against which the measurement has been made. It may also refer to females who are taller than the norm:
    ... a brand aimed at 'larger' women. (Daily Telegraph, 15 September 1994)

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  • larger than life — adjective 1. ) someone who is larger than life has a very strong personality that impresses people very much: She s outgoing, vivacious larger than life. 2. ) much larger than normal and very impressive: a larger than life poster …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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