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
Evaluating extraordinary claims Detecting extraterrestrial life in any form would be a momentous occasion, so, as Impey wrote, making a declaration might not be cut-and-dried.
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Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Sunday's win for Jordan feels even more momentous given a particularly egregious moment that happened earlier in late February.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
America will celebrate not just one, but two momentous anniversaries this year.
—John F. Crowley, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
The artist kicked off 2023 with a momentous debut at the Coachella Music Festival, a hometown glory story told through a billboard that went viral, and the mayor of Desert Hot Springs bestowing the keys to his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Sunday's win for Jordan feels even more momentous given a particularly egregious moment that happened earlier in late February.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
America will celebrate not just one, but two momentous anniversaries this year.
—John F. Crowley, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
The artist kicked off 2023 with a momentous debut at the Coachella Music Festival, a hometown glory story told through a billboard that went viral, and the mayor of Desert Hot Springs bestowing the keys to his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Being honest with yourself before making major purchases should protect your long-term stability.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Past wars have not been dictated by the operating hours of the NYSE, but in this presidential worldview, there is no more important constraint.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Leon was seeking gender reassignment surgery, which come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leon is seeking gender confirmation surgery and his needs come to play a significant role in the climax of the hostage crisis precipitated by his partner.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The historic building was built in 1904.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Friday’s matchup brought back memories from last season’s first-round playoff series between the two teams that ended in historic humilation for the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even so, Olsson still remained her biggest critic.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kitchen staff pile the plates high with big portions, ensuring leftovers to take home.—
Joe Marusak
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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