monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
2
: of or relating to a monument
modern monumental architecture
3
: very great
a monumental misunderstanding
Examples of monumental in a Sentence
It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
the monumental complexity of the issue
Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
The class was about modern monumental architecture.
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
And for the 25 percent of Americans who experience insomnia every year, finding your best bedroom setup for sleep can be a monumental task.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Struggling to advocate for your child—even while healthy—is a monumental effort.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Borisov Barring some unforeseen and monumental upset, Culkin will be raising an Oscar in his hand on Sunday.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈment-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive
also
: highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great
monumental stupidity
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