Gigantic statue (8)
I believe the answer is:
colossus
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">gigantic statue</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for colossus that I've seen before include "VIP" , "A giant figure - there once was one at Rhodes" , "Behemoth" , "Giant statue once at Rhodes" , "Person of exceptional importance and reputation" .)