Clint Smith

When the residue of oppression and fear are compounded over time, when the historical precedents of policing and discrimination manifest themselves over and over again, the very act of waking up to a world complicit in your distress can feel like a herculean task. But black people are human beings, just like everyone else.

American Writer

Channing Dungey

Jimmy Kimmel has proven to be a preeminent voice in comedy, with 15 seasons of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' under his belt and successfully tackling the herculean task of hosting both the Emmys and the Oscars in the same season.

American Businesswoman

Sam Graves

Removing government-created obstacles to small business growth is what Washington should be addressing, and this focus should start with removing the herculean impediments to job creation found in the health care law.

American Politician

Used for emphasis, not always literal. Describes tasks that seem almost impossible.

Often Exaggerated

Common in motivational speeches to inspire overcoming big challenges.

Motivational Context

Mostly used in formal or literary settings rather than everyday conversation.

Not Everyday Use

Hercules is a mythological figure symbolizing strength; understand this cultural reference.

Classical Reference

Used to describe someone with extraordinary physical strength or endurance.

Emphasizing Strength

Suggests a level of strength or ability beyond what is normally possible.

Beyond Human Limits

 and Bradley said he would go first to take a look and so we lined him down with all the rope we still had in our possession got him as far out on that Herculean rapid as we could and he was going to look to see what it looks like

John Wesley Powell: From...

 But this journey faces a formidable gravity. To accomplish this herculean task, the xylem relies on three transpiration, capillary action, and root pressure. As part of photosynthesis, leaves open and close pores called stomata.

How tall can a tree...

 a huge herculean task, 2,000 tags in an area, shown here for the first time, off the California coast, that appears to be a gathering place. And then for sort of an encore from these animals, they're helping us.

Barbara Block: Tagging...

 fighting the surge back to the shore is a herculean task