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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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Their odd-couple pairing became a magnificent slow burn of hatred into grudging respect into genuine affection, making for a tantalizing will-they-won't-they.—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Scammers convince you to take cash to a bitcoin ATM Her story highlights one huge red flag that consumers must watch out for these days — how scammers are convincing you to take cash to a crypto ATM at the local party store, gas station or grocery.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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When Sheinbaum was six years old, the military, on the President’s orders, attacked a huge student protest in the Three Cultures square in Mexico City.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a major advantage here: Google is guilty.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Quail Hollow Club was the host to the PGA Championship back in 2017, when Thomas won his first major championship.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Argonautica, an epic poem written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the third century B.C.E., chronicles the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts, including their encounter with Talos.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 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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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
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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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President Donald Trump’s pause on sweeping global tariffs while keeping the pressure on China was good for a glorious, one-day rally last Wednesday.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
13 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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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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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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