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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These are commonly understood as calamities, embarrassments, monumental upsets — pick your descriptor.
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This monumental revival is not confined to a single day.
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Dates By the Numbers By Jane LaCroix
Contributing Entertainment Writer
0
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Just as Taylor Swift wrapped up her monumental Eras Tour, Kelly Ripa provided some thoughts on what the superstar should do next.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These are commonly understood as calamities, embarrassments, monumental upsets — pick your descriptor.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
This monumental revival is not confined to a single day.
—Thomas Adamson and Sylvie Corbet The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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