MONUMENTAL Synonyms: 261 Similar and Opposite Words

monumental

adjective

ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl

as in magnificent

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences

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as in huge

unusually large serves a monumental sundae that usually requires three people to finish it

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as in major

having great meaning or lasting effect the moon landing was seen as a monumental event in human history

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Recent Examples of monumental The change is due almost entirely to the monumental shift in immigration policies last year that contributed to a stunning 65% drop in San Diego’s foreign arrivals — the single largest decline in 15 years. —

Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 The Sutter County Republican Central Committee saw a monumental fundraising increase in 2025. —

Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026 This work, which is considered one of the most complex and monumental films ever made, has been presented in various contexts, including exhibitions at Italy’s Fondazione Prada. —

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026 The public reaction to, not even just the verdict yesterday but to the trial itself, has been so positive because the outcome is monumental. —

Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monumental

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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.

— Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Bring part of that magnificent collection of art to the community.

— Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026