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as in huge
unusually large
I'm sleepy because I ate a humongous lunch
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Recent Examples of humongous
So stick that cufflink in your hair, wrap that thick chain around your ankle, rock that humongous initial ring.
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
After a four-hour battle, an angler in Texas reeled in a humongous fish that will likely set a new world record.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The mystery is three-dimensional: The humongous number of parameters obscuring what the model can do; the open data, internet data, on which the model is based (as opposed to in-house, clean data); and the source, the origin of the model’s development.
—Gil Press, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Colossal has announced plans to re-create a number of extinct animals, most prominently the humongous woolly mammoth.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
After a four-hour battle, an angler in Texas reeled in a humongous fish that will likely set a new world record.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The mystery is three-dimensional: The humongous number of parameters obscuring what the model can do; the open data, internet data, on which the model is based (as opposed to in-house, clean data); and the source, the origin of the model’s development.
—Gil Press, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Colossal has announced plans to re-create a number of extinct animals, most prominently the humongous woolly mammoth.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humongous
Adjective
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Lamine’s extension is another huge statement from FC Barcelona After seeing Pedri, Gavi, Ronald Araujo and Raphinha all commit in the last few months, tying down Lamine is another huge statement from President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Richman sits behind two giant computer monitors atop an enormous desk that’s directly below an even bigger monitor displaying the rough cut.—
Kelly Stout,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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For those sorts of people, the news that audio giant JBL has developed a new PartyBox 520 speaker will be music to their ears.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In numerous ways, the loss of Fernandes would be a gigantic blow for United.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This gigantic bet-and-get offer is exclusively available to new DraftKings customers who use the code and register today.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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And the one mammoth presence in the middle of all of it was Big Papi.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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New estimates released by USGS on Wednesday indicate that just 61 million barrels of oil are technically recoverable in this region — equivalent to just 0.68 percent of the mammoth quantities already extracted.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Flagg is perfect positionally within their potential long-term starting five as a real playmaking four with size and ball skills, along with monster defensive traits.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The film wastes little time getting to the action, which is great for kaiju fans who prefer less human yapping and more monster slapping.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Earps also made a massive impact off the field, calling out Nike for not selling replica women’s goalkeeper shirts during the World Cup — and winning.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After their massive breakthrough and worldwide success, all eyes are on Turnstile.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Rather than crying, the resilient bride smiled and waved at everyone as she was wheeled out of the party on a gurney, where guests gave her a grand exit at the back of the building with wedding sparklers.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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This is because, for a great leader, every conflict or opposition is a grand opportunity to upsell, impress and influence their critics and detractors.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The adaptation takes the game’s hugely engaging story and expands it for the screen, bringing tremendous performances, stunning effects, and impeccably shot action.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Thank you all for your tremendous support and dedication in our fight to secure a fair contract!—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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“Humongous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humongous. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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