as in huge
unusually large
that pumpkin is so enormous that it has to be a record holder
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Recent Examples of enormous
But some investors have also called Trump’s bluff on his trade war, betting the president will avoid enormous tariffs that could derail the economy.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Like so many contending teams, the Jays are working to add bullpen help, according to rival evaluators, from the enormous pool of available relievers.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
In addition, there was an awful lot of Virtual On kits on show, with one stall offering enormous papercraft versions of things like the mid-game boss Jaguarandi from Virtual On Force.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Nearly 6 billion people, or three quarters of humanity, live in the 101 countries that the study identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — portending enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Like so many contending teams, the Jays are working to add bullpen help, according to rival evaluators, from the enormous pool of available relievers.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
In addition, there was an awful lot of Virtual On kits on show, with one stall offering enormous papercraft versions of things like the mid-game boss Jaguarandi from Virtual On Force.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Nearly 6 billion people, or three quarters of humanity, live in the 101 countries that the study identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — portending enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enormous
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Since then the sport has become huge, with millions following professional women’s clubs and national teams around the world.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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So, my ability for my flat serves not only to be coming in at 145 [mph] but also rising above his shoulders is huge.—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 July 2025
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At least 2,000 others will come from the Army National Guard, the vast majority of whom serve on a part-time, volunteer basis.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The vast majority spoke out against the redistricting effort, with just a few speakers supporting new lines mid-decade.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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This ordeal lasted years and took a tremendous toll on his personal life.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Big league pitchers will feast on a hitter with that many holes in his swing, so until Jones can figure that out (which is questionable), his tremendous gifts are likely neutralized in the bigs, regardless of his current hot streak.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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As the creature lowers a gigantic foot to squash the dog, Superman swoops in to save the precious pup.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.—
Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Some donors continue to feel bitter about the massive amounts of money spent by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and the Biden/Harris aligned super PAC Future Forward.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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This was a massive premiere for Paramount+, combining the charismatic Billy Bob Thornton with a traditionally blue collar Taylor Sheridan storyline.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The centerpiece, called the Sun Room, featured three giant windows that offered a peerless view into the gorge and its colors of salmon, coral, saffron and blood orange.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Vela and Carina are parts of what was once a giant constellation called Argo, the ship of Jason.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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Playing in unsafe heat can cause immense stress to the body.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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During an appearance Thursday at Comic-Con, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone responded to the immense reaction to the episode.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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Surging demand for cement, explosives Besides the hydropower infrastructure and equipment suppliers, analysts suggest construction of the colossal project would also benefit companies involved in production of cement and civil explosive products.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Betelgeuse, a colossal tangerine-red star, is barreling toward annihilation.—
Robin George Andrews,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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“Enormous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enormous. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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