1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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3
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
There's never a shortage of celebrity style moments, On the red carpet this week, Scarlett Johansso showed off her massive back tattoo, while Julia Roberts and her niece Emma Roberts had an adorable matching moment.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same point, massive reductions in staff over a short period of time could present many problems, particularly for those served from the field offices most affected.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The roster also includes Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh, who commands a massive fan following, and accomplished athlete Sangeeta Phogat.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
For breakfast and lunch, there’s Gulf shrimp in a moat of creamy grits and massive triangles of quiche suspending earthy layers of collard greens.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same point, massive reductions in staff over a short period of time could present many problems, particularly for those served from the field offices most affected.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The roster also includes Bhojpuri film star Pawan Singh, who commands a massive fan following, and accomplished athlete Sangeeta Phogat.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
For breakfast and lunch, there’s Gulf shrimp in a moat of creamy grits and massive triangles of quiche suspending earthy layers of collard greens.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Zelensky said Russia is planning two more heavy offensives after three previous attempts failed and that allies must sustain production of drones and electronic warfare systems and keep weapons and funding flowing to support Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other states affected by heavy rains include Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north of the country and Telangana in the south.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stewart has also become a huge advocate for New Yorkers who were exposed to deadly toxins during the 9/11 attacks, and even spoke before Congress in 2019 to urge the passing of a bill that would provide aid to victims.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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All of them have been magnificent.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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All of them have been magnificent.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Debit use can also save customers money at independent stores, some of which apply hefty surcharges on credit.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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You may be relieved to know that this book does not involve a gigantic replica of anyone’s birth canal.—
Jamie Harrow,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Royer, who worked as an architect before joining Ford 15 years ago, said the miniature clay world headquarters will be something people can use to navigate the real-life gigantic space.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Clark, who knelt beside Foo 30 years ago when the surfer was pulled lifeless from the sea, watched Slebir’s epic ride that day from the back of a Sea-Doo, set up to pull flailing surfers aboard.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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American growth and opportunity in times like 1836-61 and 1865-1913—and even, sure enough, 1811-12—was epic.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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No liquor, no food, just an enormous outdoor patio teeming with Carolina Blue, popular bands, students, alumni and celebrities.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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One of the enormous elk lived in immense, rough country near Ennis, Montana.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid, November 4 From Kevin De Bruyne’s glorious homecoming, to one that could be a more awkward affair as Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool just months after leaving his boyhood club for Real Madrid.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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