The phrase
"sprawling epic" refers to a story or film that is expansive in scope and size. It often involves multiple characters and locations, covering a long period of time. It is a term used to describe grand and ambitious narratives.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«sprawling»
«epic»
Sentences with «sprawling epic»
- While there is something satisfying about sprawling epics of twists and turns like the original Matrix, sometimes it is easier to engage with the broader strokes. (oracleoffilm.com)
- Paul Thomas Anderson's latest is a departure from his recent sprawling epics of American history and psychosis (There Will be Blood, The Master, Inherent Vice) and a return to the oddball romance of Punch - Drunk Love, albeit in disguise as a tasteful costume drama. (seattlescreenscene.com)
- The «90s turned its back on the previous decade's sprawling epics such as «Out of Africa» and «Gandhi» by turning to more intimate period pieces. (rogerebert.com)
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