as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of momentous
Redlining was common practice back then, but as urban development led to new freeway construction, combined with momentous events such as the civil rights movement and Watts uprising, more white residents left the area, and west Altadena in particular.
—
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
As a baseline, Chris Hayes points to Abraham Lincoln’s debates with Stephen A. Douglas, in the eighteen-fifties: three-hour exchanges of orations about a momentous topic, slavery.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
This race will mark a momentous return for NASCAR Cup events at Bowman Gray Stadium—a venue that hasn't hosted the series since 1971.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The momentous task of repairing and rebuilding could take years as owners navigate government aid, securing insurance payouts, obtaining building permits and the rest.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for momentous 
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
As a baseline, Chris Hayes points to Abraham Lincoln’s debates with Stephen A. Douglas, in the eighteen-fifties: three-hour exchanges of orations about a momentous topic, slavery.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
This race will mark a momentous return for NASCAR Cup events at Bowman Gray Stadium—a venue that hasn't hosted the series since 1971.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The momentous task of repairing and rebuilding could take years as owners navigate government aid, securing insurance payouts, obtaining building permits and the rest.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for momentous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
-
By comparison, OpenAI, Google and other major U.S. companies are on track to invest a total of roughly $1 trillion in AI over the coming years, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
-
In 2016, Target stated that trans employees and customers could use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity, becoming one of the first major retailers to speak out amid national debates over trans bathroom accessibility.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
But the pioneers thing was obviously more important.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
-
In Florida, coverage for pools, spas and sprinklers (even as add-ons) is going to be more important than in other states.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
America’s Got Talent will make a significant change to its judges’ lineup for its forthcoming 20th season.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Still, the issue gets addressed upfront, as Severo justifies her show by discussing her own life and physical challenges and, basically, her search for the essence of Kahlo, a woman who also lived through significant physical and psychological challenges.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Amid the rubble and ash, little is left of their historic neighborhood.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
-
Hotels + Resorts In the heart of Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, Forth Hotel Atlanta recently opened in one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.—
Keyaira Boone,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Secrecy, of course, is a big part of private-security culture, and many of Covered 6’s activities go largely unnoticed.—
Jason McGahan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
-
But the blanket Trump pay-to-quit offer–reportedly driven by Elon Musk–ignores a big risk: That the top performers, with the most marketable skills, will take the money and run.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near momentous
Cite this Entry
“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share