as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
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Recent Examples of momentous
It’s hosted numerous momentous occasions throughout Cup Series history, since Harold Brasington laid out his idea for this unique race track in his South Carolina hometown during the late 1940s.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration plans to drastically reduce the State Department’s diplomatic corps at precisely the moment when diplomats should be taking on more responsibilities in the wake of the momentous military developments of 2024.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
Those events didn’t seem right either, not momentous enough to so dramatically alter someone’s fate.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration plans to drastically reduce the State Department’s diplomatic corps at precisely the moment when diplomats should be taking on more responsibilities in the wake of the momentous military developments of 2024.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
Those events didn’t seem right either, not momentous enough to so dramatically alter someone’s fate.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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This Milan Design Week was an important one for Louis Vuitton.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s important to bring out the best in the people around you.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Edwards landed a decent percentage of his strikes at 66 percent, but the pressure from Muhammad limited his attempts to just 71 significant strikes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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By contrast, merely containing Russian and allied forces represents a significant victory for the Ukrainians.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Besides properties of historic interest, the Charlotte History Museum is presenting a few other awards, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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The new measurements may lead researchers toward a historic discovery.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But after the first episodes aired I was blown away about the magnitude of how big the show is.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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