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as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
Her short, round nails were decked out in massive crystals in shades of silver and gold.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Last week, massive back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, killing at least 2,295.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Roles are often designed for activity metrics, not valuable outcomes, leading to widespread disengagement and massive productivity losses.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But these are massive trees that are just too big for a suburban yard.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for massive
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Last week, massive back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, killing at least 2,295.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Roles are often designed for activity metrics, not valuable outcomes, leading to widespread disengagement and massive productivity losses.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But these are massive trees that are just too big for a suburban yard.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for massive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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The lightweight, double-layered design offers extra coverage without feeling heavy, while the stretchy waistband and flowy design keep it comfortable all day.
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Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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In the quarter-final, underdogs North Korea took a shock 3-0 lead over Portugal, but Eusebio inspired arguably the greatest comeback in World Cup history with a magnificent display, scoring four of Portugal’s five goals.
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Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb's magnificent pitching.
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Permitting costs in New York City could be a hefty party of the bill.
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The country offers a 30% rebate, VAT tax exemption, up to 80% equipment rental discount, and hefty discounts on hotels.
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But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.
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In the spring of 2023, as epic winter snows melted, horse carcasses emerged along the shores of South Tufa and nearby Navy Beach.
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The rise of the Roman empire across the Mediterranean widened the elite’s horizons for travel but narrowed their personal ambitions, and made romantic love a worthy subject for epic literature.
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Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova transformed from a serene hangout spot into an enormous fun-fest fit for a nation’s 250th birthday on Friday.
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Over time, these little communication shifts can create enormous changes in your home.
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With its glorious views and picturesque harbor, Whitby is the antithesis of gothic horror.
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The fans who decide to follow their country to a glorious or bitter end, irrespective of the cost or the risk of aggravating employers?
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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