EPIC Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of epic

as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception an epic plan for the revitalization of the city

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noun

as in saga

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as in ode

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Adjective

In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The rise of the Roman empire across the Mediterranean widened the elite’s horizons for travel but narrowed their personal ambitions, and made romantic love a worthy subject for epic literature. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

Noun

Yet Francis Ford Coppola's original sprawling gangster epic is undeniable. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The Greek epic, which follows Odysseus on his perilous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, is a foundational work in Western literature. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for epic

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Adjective

In the quarter-final, underdogs North Korea took a shock 3-0 lead over Portugal, but Eusebio inspired arguably the greatest comeback in World Cup history with a magnificent display, scoring four of Portugal’s five goals.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026

Definition of magnificent

Noun

This balance puts her life into perspective, revealing a positive personality beneath a dark saga.

— Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The saga — full of botched timelines, unverified vandalism claims and now toxicity concerns — has become an unlikely metaphor for the administration’s broader instinct to paper over problems rather than fix them.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of saga

Noun

To mark the occasion of America’s centennial, the people of Taunton, Massachusetts, invited James Russell Lowell—distinguished poet, founding editor of The Atlantic—to compose and read an ode for the Fourth of July.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
The sleek property features several odes to San Diego landmarks, starting with the heated saltwater pool inspired by the Balboa Park Lily Pond and gazebo honoring the Botanical Building.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026

Definition of ode

Adjective

Oh, and hundreds of her works fill the screen, a magnificent and vibrant tour through her glorious career.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of glorious

Noun

The against-all-odds survival narrative stunned even veteran first responders.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Warren Buffett maintains his faith in America's resilience and innovation, while Elon Musk highlights technology's role in shaping national narratives.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of narrative

Noun

Not long after, his elegy was answered, as neotraditional sounds have made a big comeback on country radio, led by artists like Zach Top and Midland.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Definition of elegy

Adjective

El Tri won its first knockout match at a World Cup since 1986, beating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night at the majestic Azteca Stadium packed with 80,824 fans.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The North Main location is located in a majestic old north side landmark, a two-story red-orange brick building built in 1913 as a city police substation not long after Fort Worth annexed the former separate city of North Fort Worth.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Definition of majestic

Noun

The agonizing legal circus surrounding Sumner Redstone’s final years at Paramount/Viacom is a sobering cautionary tale.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
The past few summers have seen nightmare tales from heatwaves in Europe — the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures under global warming.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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