grand-scale

[ grand-skeyl ]

adjective

1. of large proportion, extent, magnitude, etc.:

   grand-scale efforts; a grand-scale approach.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grand-scale¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

More than 23 years before “Squid Game: The Challenge” aired its finale, CBS introduced America to TV’s first grand-scale reality competition “social experiment” with “Survivor.”

From Salon

What is the identity of the Tanztheater Wuppertal without Pina Bausch, who transformed this regional German troupe into a world-famous ensemble associated with her grand-scale mix of absurdist humor, mordant darkness and visceral movement?

From New York Times

Now, for a much different movie landscape, Cameron will again hope to show audiences the full power of visionary grand-scale filmmaking.

From Washington Post

What has enabled Keene’s grand-scale, low-priced career — besides the foresight to acquire a 90-foot-long home studio early on — is Starling Keene, 63, the director of architecture for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, an agency responsible for helping to actually build New York.

From New York Times

Her proposals for internationally overseen mass migrations and grand-scale geoengineering require faith in widespread saintliness and wisdom that humankind has yet to show.

From Washington Post