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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences
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as in huge
unusually large
serves a monumental sundae that usually requires three people to finish it
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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
the moon landing was seen as a monumental event in human history
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Recent Examples of monumental
Like so many episodes on this monumental season, this felt a bit like busywork, just two more boxes to check off on the way to the end.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Installed along the Rio della Tana, near the Arsenale, Adams has unveiled a monumental portrait honoring the late curator Koyo Kouoh, a central figure in this year’s Biennale.
—Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Make no mistake, though, the task at hand is monumental.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Graduation season is in full effect, and for South Cobb High School senior, Mackenzie Dailey, her walk across the graduation stage in a couple of weeks will be monumental.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Installed along the Rio della Tana, near the Arsenale, Adams has unveiled a monumental portrait honoring the late curator Koyo Kouoh, a central figure in this year’s Biennale.
—Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Make no mistake, though, the task at hand is monumental.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Graduation season is in full effect, and for South Cobb High School senior, Mackenzie Dailey, her walk across the graduation stage in a couple of weeks will be monumental.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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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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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 Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican Steve Hilton vowed to restart offshore oil drilling in California — a proposal that conflicts with decades of state policy shaped by major oil spills and strict coastal protections.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 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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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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This historic settlement reflects an institutional and fundamental cultural shift away from radical ‘gender’ ideology.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Not only is Benyamin’s graduation historic for the university, but his educational accomplishments are rare.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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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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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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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