monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
2
: of or relating to a monument
modern monumental architecture
3
: very great
a monumental misunderstanding
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Examples of monumental in a Sentence
It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
the monumental complexity of the issue
Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
The class was about modern monumental architecture.
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Dai Sugano, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
After months of eye-popping news stories, dueling polls and relentless TV commercials, a monumental Election Day is finally upon us.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
This intimate showcase not only displays his artworks but also provides fascinating glimpses into the artist’s life and creative process, as well as the compelling challenges of producing and transporting these delicate, often monumental pieces such vast distances.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Its sleek, sedate facade belies some wonderful surprises, including a restaurant with furniture by Charlotte Perriand and a bijou sculpture garden, which includes a monumental limestone piece by land artist Richard Long.
—Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈment-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive
also
: highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great
monumental stupidity
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