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
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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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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
This is the first time in a decade that Beenie Man and Bounty Killer have been featured on a track together, which is pretty monumental given their history.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Presented in the Grand Palais, on a runway that featured a crossing C formed by two monumental staircases, reflecting the house’s double-C logo, the collection was designed by the studio while awaiting the arrival of new designer Matthieu Blazy, who is expected to join by April 2025.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
And, hopefully, their performances will raise a monumental sum to aid in recovery and rebuilding.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 9 Feb. 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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