Behemoth

usgb/bɪˈhiːməθ/
noun

Something very large and powerful.

The company has grown into a behemoth in the retail industry.
Visual representation of "behemoth" - Something very large and powerful.

Often appears as...

  • industry behemoth
  • corporate behemoth
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe businesses or organizations that dominate their field.

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The software behemoth has monopolized the market.
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Not Always Positive

Can imply unwieldiness or excessive power that might be perceived negatively.

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The behemoth of bureaucracy slowed down the process.
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Impressive Impact

Used to suggest that something has a strong or significant impact in its industry or area.

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Their new product became a behemoth in the tech world.
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