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
The concept behind the Trump artwork might not be as momentous — nor is the concept original.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
As the panelists jockeyed to explain the momentous development in this cavernous studio that was quiet as all hell, the scene had the feel of a strange stage play.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, Florida residents face a momentous decision —whether to vote yes or no on Amendment 4.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
The Weeknd publicly joined the hordes of music lovers mourning the momentous loss of Quincy Jones.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
As the panelists jockeyed to explain the momentous development in this cavernous studio that was quiet as all hell, the scene had the feel of a strange stage play.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, Florida residents face a momentous decision —whether to vote yes or no on Amendment 4.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
The Weeknd publicly joined the hordes of music lovers mourning the momentous loss of Quincy Jones.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
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His potential programs with Zayn could headline major events in the coming year.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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After his child stardom stint, he was cast more sparsely and has not appeared in a major title in decades.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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The shelter price index will be an important component of the CPI report, given that housing costs have been a huge source of upward pressure on inflation.Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
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The county’s privatization debate will be important but also slow-moving.Randall Stephenson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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The effects could be significant, especially considering how obesity puts people at a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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This kind of news caused significant damage to the lives and families of Americans.Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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Pullman Market Taking up residence in the historic Samuels Glass Co. building in The Pearl, Pullman Market has established itself as a one-stop shop for food lovers since opening in April.Katie Chang, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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In the coming years, the organization will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the arts center’s historic building, the 60th anniversary of the Carroll County Arts Council and the 30th anniversary of Westminster’s ownership of the arts center.Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Texas has a championship-level defense and a feast-or-famine passing game led by starting quarterback Quinn Ewers that typically makes enough big plays.The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Syrian rebels have made a lightning advance in the north of the country, taking two major cities: Aleppo, the second biggest city, and Hama, a strategically important city that lies on a vital supply route.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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