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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In a monumental career spanning more than 70 years, Jones collaborated with a host of musical luminaries ranging from mentors Count Basie and Clark Terry to Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson.
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Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Shaping Michael Jackson's Sound, Pop Music As a producer for Michael Jackson's albums Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987), Jones played a monumental role in defining the sound of pop music.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The mudslinging this election seems to have reached monumental lows, with this election season feeling particularly polarized.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Sunday's concert is not only the last Eras Tour stop in Indy but also in the United States, with fans traveling from across the country to witness the monumental night.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Shaping Michael Jackson's Sound, Pop Music As a producer for Michael Jackson's albums Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987), Jones played a monumental role in defining the sound of pop music.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The mudslinging this election seems to have reached monumental lows, with this election season feeling particularly polarized.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Sunday's concert is not only the last Eras Tour stop in Indy but also in the United States, with fans traveling from across the country to witness the monumental night.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 14 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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