life-size Meaning of "life-size"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) being of the same size as an original

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. That would describe Basquiat's graffiti-derived gestures and Koons' life-size renditions of Michael Jackson and the Pink Panther.
  2. A keen sculptor, he began to shape life-size figures out of silicone.
  3. It makes him more like one of us: life-size, even vulnerable.

Quotes

  1. Slayer star Kerry King says, "As a life-size pinball player, this looks so awesome. It looks really fun and entertaining, with a shot of evil, and it could definitely keep me up all night with a few shots for myself."
    on Jun 23, 2010 By: Kerry King Source: Post Chronicle

  2. "Oh, there's a whole crazy campaign that is going to ......," Abrams said, trailing off. "It's insane. We have a life-size Enterprise, but I'm not allowed to talk about it."
    on Nov 20, 2008 By: JJ Abrams Source: Washington Post

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