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as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
Ascension is a massive not-for-profit health system, whereas Prime includes the for-profit Prime Healthcare Services and an affiliated charity called the Prime Healthcare Foundation, under which 14 of Prime’s hospitals operate.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Burnes appears to be in no rush to sign his massive contract, but neither the Giants nor the Blue Jays appear to be backing down anytime soon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Has that caused a massive rush of EV shoppers hoping to lock in savings before the new administration begins in January?
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
More than twice as massive as every other planet in our solar system combined, Jupiter is immense.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Burnes appears to be in no rush to sign his massive contract, but neither the Giants nor the Blue Jays appear to be backing down anytime soon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Has that caused a massive rush of EV shoppers hoping to lock in savings before the new administration begins in January?
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
More than twice as massive as every other planet in our solar system combined, Jupiter is immense.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, moderate to heavy lake-effect snow will develop downwind from Lake Ontario on Friday, the weather service said.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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More substantial precipitation is expected farther north, with heavy showers forecast for San Luis Obispo County.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Her yearlong renovation included the addition of custom millwork, wide-plank flooring, and air-conditioning necessitated by the huge south-facing window that floods the space with sunlight.Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles came out victorious in front of a raucous Philly crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in a cross-state battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers that could have huge ramifications in the battle for home-field advantage in the playoffs.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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One of Estoril’s top hotels is the magnificent Palacio Estoril, a 5-star hotel renowned for its exceptional Spa and Wellness offerings.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The magnificent decor, courtesy of Bronson Van Wyck, continued to draw on the work with a rose arch, decadent centerpieces, and towering candles.Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stock is deserving of its hefty premium due to the company’s share gains and dependability with a subscription model.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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District chief Pedro Martinez has maintained a firm grip on his job despite the mayor and the teachers’ union’s efforts to oust him, in part for his refusal to take on a hefty, high-interest loan to help fund their new CTU contract and a pension payment to the city.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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With the baseball world heading to Dallas for the Winter Meetings on Sunday, one gigantic question is hovering over the Yankees and the rest of the league: where will Juan Soto sign?Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Yet another, a gigantic bib of turquoise and malachite beads, yellow and white diamonds, cushion-cut yellow sapphire, and a cushion aquamarine, pays homage to the covert watch necklace with an upside-down timepiece pendant dangling at the end of it.Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Building something epic means protecting your time.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Reilly paid tribute to everyone that had a hand in the success of Yellowstone ahead of the series’ epic, two-hour finale Sunday.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Turnout was enormous, the highest in more than thirty years.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Updated for a new era, the show succeeded on its glorious score that Coleman made speak in sometimes unexpected but always thrilling ways.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alas, awards-season history seems to be repeating itself with Pachinko, the glorious Apple TV+ adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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