as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
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Recent Examples of momentous
Egan sat down with Southern Living ahead of this momentous occasion to tell us all about it.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
The contentious issue, which was regarded as a momentous turning point when it was adopted by the European Union in 2023, has been a hot topic at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich this week.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
At the beginning of 2020, Beyoncé shared new photos and footage of her children in a video that recapped the family's momentous 2019 year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But as potentially momentous as these developments are, public opinion in Turkey remains far from optimistic about the chances of lasting peace, particularly given numerous failures over the years.
—Alpaslan Ozerdem, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
The contentious issue, which was regarded as a momentous turning point when it was adopted by the European Union in 2023, has been a hot topic at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich this week.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
At the beginning of 2020, Beyoncé shared new photos and footage of her children in a video that recapped the family's momentous 2019 year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But as potentially momentous as these developments are, public opinion in Turkey remains far from optimistic about the chances of lasting peace, particularly given numerous failures over the years.
—Alpaslan Ozerdem, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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Though Azerbaijan now held Nagorno-Karabakh, several major issues remained.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Unsportsmanlike conduct is a major emphasis for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There has never been a more important time than right now.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trout’s injuries over the last five seasons will likely rob him of the chance to reach some of baseball’s most important milestones.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tunnels and bridge projects mark the first significant upgrade to the Italian rail system since the Rome-Milan high-speed rail line was launched in 2008.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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For Garza, the economy is more significant, citing a poll conducted in May by sister organization LIBRE Institute that found the economy and jobs are the most pressing concern for a plurality of Latino voters at 47%, with another 35% naming inflation.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From host Nate Bargatze's Boys and Girls Club gamble to Tramell Tillman's historic win, here are the most notable highs and lows from the Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Consumer sentiment is slipping near historic lows.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Housed in a tube that’s significantly bigger than most brow gels, the fatter, curved side of the spoolie brush applies the product and fluffs up brows, while the flat side arranges arches.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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