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n. - A person of exceptional importance and reputation; Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful.

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  • From humble beginnings as a village schoolmaster's son he grew to become a colossus in the world of symphonic music.
  • When a big colossus is supposed to look real but looks 3D.
  • Hmmm, the dungeon in a colossus is too much like Clash of the Kingslayers, the winner from last year, which docked it a point for me.
  • Hawsers were carried out with all diligence, and the "colossus" was towed ashore amidst the acclamations of the whole caravan.
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