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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences
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as in huge
unusually large
serves a monumental sundae that usually requires three people to finish it
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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
the moon landing was seen as a monumental event in human history
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Recent Examples of monumental
Perhaps Halo on Switch is an announcement so monumental that Microsoft didn’t want to share the spotlight.
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Russell 2000 rallies — Fred Imbert 3 Hours Ago
S&P 500 futures open little changed after historic rally
S&P 500 futures were relatively unchanged Wednesday evening after stocks saw monumental gains following President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Renna repeatedly called it a quirk of math that made the games so monumental.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The monumental loss shook the hockey world, but as Hynes said, Shero loved the sport, had an unbridled enthusiasm and would have undoubtedly lightened the mood in that stressed coach’s room after Wednesday’s 8-7 shootout victory, so to speak, over the San Jose Sharks.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Russell 2000 rallies — Fred Imbert 3 Hours Ago
S&P 500 futures open little changed after historic rally
S&P 500 futures were relatively unchanged Wednesday evening after stocks saw monumental gains following President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Renna repeatedly called it a quirk of math that made the games so monumental.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The monumental loss shook the hockey world, but as Hynes said, Shero loved the sport, had an unbridled enthusiasm and would have undoubtedly lightened the mood in that stressed coach’s room after Wednesday’s 8-7 shootout victory, so to speak, over the San Jose Sharks.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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Arn talks about the work being not only physically taxing but also rough on the soul, cutting down magnificent trees that have been there for 500 years.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rest assured, Saturn’s magnificent rings are still there!—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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GLP-1s are a huge driver of spend for the state’s Medicaid program, making up 35% of the $242 million net pharmaceutical spending.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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Kansas has a strong history of development and success which were huge things for me during this process.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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For our analysis, access to travel was determined by the distance between each county center and the nearest major airport.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Retirement 2025 were selected from a list of counties Investopedia ranked according to several factors a retiree might consider, including cost of living, proximity to major airports, and access to quality health care.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Anyway, David won, which would turn out to be a bummer of epic proportions due to the imminent jury ramifications.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Outside of the symbolism, the two-night stint is expected to be an epic stop much like the rest of the tour.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bathroom could be closed off with sleek pivoting panels and came—like all suites—with a gigantic shower and round bath the size of a Jacuzzi tub.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The property sits on 58 lush acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean and has an on-site old-growth forest, wetlands, and a historic quarry with a waterfall.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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More than 40 acres of the resort are undeveloped, giving guests the chance to explore wetlands, old-growth forests, and a historic quarry with a waterfall that’s active year-round, all without leaving the property.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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To Step Down As Managing Director Of Singapore’s Hotel Properties The quarter-final marathon against Arthur Fils was the best of the bunch, a captivating young twentysomething match-up of warrior spirits that was reminiscent of Alcaraz’s defeat by Musetti back in that glorious encounter in Germany.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The enormous brown shape offered a perfect broadside target.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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