1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
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
Instead of diving into a massive bowl of raw cabbage and beans overnight, Kuminski recommends easing in.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
The course underwent a massive renovation in 2023 with a new design and layout.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
On either side, two massive marble columns soared twenty feet up, topped by huge stone eagles.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Wildfire victims face massive financial shortfalls between insurance payments and the cost to rebuild their homes.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
The course underwent a massive renovation in 2023 with a new design and layout.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
On either side, two massive marble columns soared twenty feet up, topped by huge stone eagles.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Wildfire victims face massive financial shortfalls between insurance payments and the cost to rebuild their homes.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Shouldering an even heavier load without Boston in the paint, Clark torched the Storm defense, dropping a team-high 21 points and dishing out 10 assists along with seven rebounds.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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This was a group heavy on shooting guards.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Just to switch gears for a second, the 2025-2026 season had some huge roster changes.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The magnificent luminosity of the orbs announced their arrival, their glow falling unfamiliar against windowpanes, which drew the people to the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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To make the case, everyone who cares about the magnificent red-rock canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Southern Utah needs to act now.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The hefty amount was claimed against PwC International, PwC Hong Kong and PwC’s mainland Chinese entity, the court was told.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Currently, my bag can fit my full-size wallet, hand sanitizer, AirPods, a hefty power bank charger, and lip balm, with room to spare.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Yeah, add that to the long list of unsupported claims about these vaccines that have ranged from various anti-vaxxers asserting that the vaccines will turn you into a gigantic magnet to attributing seemingly every celebrity illness and death during the COVID-19 pandemic to the COVID-19 vaccines.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There on the screen, staring back at me, are two gigantic black eyes and a mischievous smile stitched on a massive, crocheted head — features of the mysterious, endlessly cheeky mask that has become Chuyin’s signature.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Welina Terrace, which is only open for dinner, feels a bit fancier; low-lit with live music and epic views of the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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At its heart is the Conquest necklace, a masterpiece that feels as though it could have been uncovered at the end of an epic voyage.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The Maxwells are enormous and heavy, with their massive 90mm drivers, while the Omnis are smaller and lighter, weighing nearly 340 grams.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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For fans of the Afghan Whigs, the first half of 2026 has been a glorious time.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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You’re told what’s going to happen, but not exactly what or how, and that gives it a kind of glorious freshness.—
Laura Bradley,
Vanity Fair,
18 May 2026
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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