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
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this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea
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The Wertheimer family, owners of Chanel, remained number three on the list, meaning France’s wealthiest business empires remain in the realm of its luxury titans, despite a tough ride for the sector over the past year.
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At the second evening of our concert series at the Caesars Superdome, quite a few musical titans arrived in stylish ensembles that pushed them further into the fashion lexicon.
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“Titan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titan. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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titan
noun
ti·tan
ˈtīt-ᵊn 
1
capitalized
: one of a family of giants overthrown by the gods of ancient Greece
2
: one of gigantic size, power, or achievement
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