Titanic
adjective
Something that is extremely big in size, strength, or power.
A titanic battle took place between the two rival football teams.
Often appears as...
- titanic effort
- titanic struggle
noun
The Titanic was a British luxury passenger ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912.
In the film Titanic, the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink.
Often appears as...
- aboard the titanic
- sink the titanic
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Historical
noun
Titanic is also a movie directed by James Cameron, which tells the story of the ill-fated RMS Titanic.
Titanic won several Oscars for its amazing visuals and dramatic story.
Often appears as...
- movie titanic
- titanic film
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Cinematic
adjective
Something that is extremely big in size, strength, or power.
A titanic battle took place between the two rival football teams.
Often appears as...
- titanic effort
- titanic struggle
noun
The Titanic was a British luxury passenger ship that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912.
In the film Titanic, the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink.
Often appears as...
- aboard the titanic
- sink the titanic
Usage tips
Historical
noun
Titanic is also a movie directed by James Cameron, which tells the story of the ill-fated RMS Titanic.
Titanic won several Oscars for its amazing visuals and dramatic story.
Often appears as...
- movie titanic
- titanic film
Usage tips
Cinematic
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Pro Tip 1/3Magnitude Emphasis
Use 'titanic' to emphasize the extreme scale or importance of something; it magnifies the concept.
He made a titanic effort to finish the project on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
'Titanic' can describe intangible concepts, like efforts or events, not just physical size.
They faced a titanic challenge securing funds for the charity.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Use 'titanic' figuratively to add drama or intensity, even when it's not literally huge.
The debate sparked a titanic clash of opinions online.
Pro Tip 1/3Magnitude Emphasis
Use 'titanic' to emphasize the extreme scale or importance of something; it magnifies the concept.
He made a titanic effort to finish the project on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
'Titanic' can describe intangible concepts, like efforts or events, not just physical size.
They faced a titanic challenge securing funds for the charity.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Use 'titanic' figuratively to add drama or intensity, even when it's not literally huge.
The debate sparked a titanic clash of opinions online.
Pro Tip 1/3Magnitude Emphasis
Use 'titanic' to emphasize the extreme scale or importance of something; it magnifies the concept.
He made a titanic effort to finish the project on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
'Titanic' can describe intangible concepts, like efforts or events, not just physical size.
They faced a titanic challenge securing funds for the charity.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Use 'titanic' figuratively to add drama or intensity, even when it's not literally huge.
The debate sparked a titanic clash of opinions online.
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The importance of focus...
how he managed to produce the two highest-grossing films of all time Titanic and Avatar he said focus had a lot to do with it he said you've got to be super focused like a laser to get anything worthwhile done he said when I did Avatar I was focused for four years now I'm not saying you never think wide
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The beauty of data...
So there's a titanic amount of data out there now, unprecedented. But if you ask the right kind of question, or you work it in the right kind of way, interesting things can emerge. So information is beautiful. Data is beautiful. I wonder if I could make my life beautiful.
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A Man of the World PIPE...
first climbers the top mount everest the first humans on the moon the discovery of the titanic just to name a few and along the way he developed close relationships with explorers who helped change our understanding of the planet and its creatures the leaky family jane
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On exploring the oceans...
lava but of the mud coming out of the earth but driven by meth never seen this before moving on there's more than just natural history that beneath the sea human history our discoveries of the Titanic the realization that the deep-sea is the largest museum on earth
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How a blind astronomer...
where people encourage respect and respect each other, where people exchange strategies and discover together. If people with disabilities are allowed into the scientific field, an explosion, a huge titanic burst of knowledge will take place, I am sure.
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Amelia Earhart Part I:...
but amelia's story always felt different it's sig foot it's uh bermuda triangle it's the loch ness monster but this is real bob ballard national geographic explorer at large might be the most famous finder in the world he found the titanic he
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Titanic Phys Ed PIPE...
different outfits morning afternoon and evening on Titanic packed with the wealthy and famous the social pressure was intense one regular transatlantic traveler lady askwith complained but she was forever
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Sightseeing on Mars PIPE...
titanic canyon system over two and a half thousand miles long and six miles deep is probably the grandest geological feature in the solar system it's clearly the red planet's must-see destination as
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Will there ever be a...
Most engineers agreed, and despite the publicity around the proposal, the titanic tower was never built. But today, bigger and bigger buildings are going up around the world.
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Reframing Black History...
devoted to documenting the titanic like there's so many stories about the titanic and there are stories from cultures all around the world like it's a story
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The importance of focus...
how he managed to produce the two highest-grossing films of all time Titanic and Avatar he said focus had a lot to do with it he said you've got to be super focused like a laser to get anything worthwhile done he said when I did Avatar I was focused for four years now I'm not saying you never think wide
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The beauty of data...
So there's a titanic amount of data out there now, unprecedented. But if you ask the right kind of question, or you work it in the right kind of way, interesting things can emerge. So information is beautiful. Data is beautiful. I wonder if I could make my life beautiful.
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A Man of the World PIPE...
first climbers the top mount everest the first humans on the moon the discovery of the titanic just to name a few and along the way he developed close relationships with explorers who helped change our understanding of the planet and its creatures the leaky family jane
Video examples
On exploring the oceans...
lava but of the mud coming out of the earth but driven by meth never seen this before moving on there's more than just natural history that beneath the sea human history our discoveries of the Titanic the realization that the deep-sea is the largest museum on earth
Video examples
How a blind astronomer...
where people encourage respect and respect each other, where people exchange strategies and discover together. If people with disabilities are allowed into the scientific field, an explosion, a huge titanic burst of knowledge will take place, I am sure.
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Amelia Earhart Part I:...
but amelia's story always felt different it's sig foot it's uh bermuda triangle it's the loch ness monster but this is real bob ballard national geographic explorer at large might be the most famous finder in the world he found the titanic he
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Titanic Phys Ed PIPE...
different outfits morning afternoon and evening on Titanic packed with the wealthy and famous the social pressure was intense one regular transatlantic traveler lady askwith complained but she was forever
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Sightseeing on Mars PIPE...
titanic canyon system over two and a half thousand miles long and six miles deep is probably the grandest geological feature in the solar system it's clearly the red planet's must-see destination as
Video examples
Will there ever be a...
Most engineers agreed, and despite the publicity around the proposal, the titanic tower was never built. But today, bigger and bigger buildings are going up around the world.
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Reframing Black History...
devoted to documenting the titanic like there's so many stories about the titanic and there are stories from cultures all around the world like it's a story
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Pakistani Politician
There is no parallel in the history of the world. This mighty subcontinent with all kinds of inhabitants has been brought under a plan which is titanic, unknown, unparalleled. And what is very important with regard to it is that we have achieved it peacefully and by means of an evolution of the greatest possible character.
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Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
When I was young, my parents were these titanic, infallible figures. But Mum's illness and Dad's battles with diabetes and heart attacks had a ripple effect on me - reminding me of my own mortality and that these illnesses are genetic.
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Conan O'Brien
American Entertainer
I always knew that it was going to be an uphill climb to replace Letterman from complete obscurity with no experience, but I think I had to go through it to know exactly what a titanic effort that was going to be.
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Ann Coulter
American Journalist
Four years of Jimmy Carter gave us two titanic Reagan landslides, peace and prosperity for eight blessed years - and even a third term for his feckless vice president, George H.W. Bush.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
Iran, in its former incarnation as Persia, created the world's first empire, produced titanic figures like Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes, and is one of the great fonts of world culture.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.
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Ben Kingsley
English Actor
There was one titanic guiding light on the film set, and I was in the presence of a true Mahatma, in the deepest and most profound sense of the word.
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John Dickerson
American Journalist
The 2008 battle in Iowa for the Democratic caucus was perhaps the most titanic single nominating contest in the history of modern politics.
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Evel Knievel
American Entertainer
Titanic Thompson and Amarillo Slim would have run from a game with Marty Stanovich. Marty could really play, and he didn't cheat.
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Garth Risk Hallberg
American Author
I'm not confident in my own ability to resist the titanic force of my own ego.
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Pakistani Politician
There is no parallel in the history of the world. This mighty subcontinent with all kinds of inhabitants has been brought under a plan which is titanic, unknown, unparalleled. And what is very important with regard to it is that we have achieved it peacefully and by means of an evolution of the greatest possible character.
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Sam Worthington
Australian Actor
When I was young, my parents were these titanic, infallible figures. But Mum's illness and Dad's battles with diabetes and heart attacks had a ripple effect on me - reminding me of my own mortality and that these illnesses are genetic.
Quote examples
Conan O'Brien
American Entertainer
I always knew that it was going to be an uphill climb to replace Letterman from complete obscurity with no experience, but I think I had to go through it to know exactly what a titanic effort that was going to be.
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Ann Coulter
American Journalist
Four years of Jimmy Carter gave us two titanic Reagan landslides, peace and prosperity for eight blessed years - and even a third term for his feckless vice president, George H.W. Bush.
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Stephen Kinzer
American Author
Iran, in its former incarnation as Persia, created the world's first empire, produced titanic figures like Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes, and is one of the great fonts of world culture.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world.
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Ben Kingsley
English Actor
There was one titanic guiding light on the film set, and I was in the presence of a true Mahatma, in the deepest and most profound sense of the word.
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John Dickerson
American Journalist
The 2008 battle in Iowa for the Democratic caucus was perhaps the most titanic single nominating contest in the history of modern politics.
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Evel Knievel
American Entertainer
Titanic Thompson and Amarillo Slim would have run from a game with Marty Stanovich. Marty could really play, and he didn't cheat.
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Garth Risk Hallberg
American Author
I'm not confident in my own ability to resist the titanic force of my own ego.
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