Definition
goliaths
noun
- Plural of Goliath; people or things of enormous size or power, especially when regarded as a formidable opponent.
Usage: Often used in business, sports, and competitive contexts to refer to dominant or giant entities.; Capitalized when referring to the biblical giant; lowercase when used metaphorically.
Examples
- The startup competed against tech goliaths like Google and Microsoft.
- Several goliaths in the pharmaceutical industry merged to form a mega-corporation.
- The team faced two goliaths in the tournament but managed to win.
- Small businesses struggle to compete with retail goliaths.
- The documentary explored how David-and-Goliath stories inspire people to challenge goliaths in their fields.