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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
Watching the models walk one after another alongside the monumental water columns created an incredibly powerful atmosphere.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
But camps proved slow to racially integrate, even after the monumental civil rights victories of the 1960s.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Protestors point to a 9m statue of Pelé commissioned for this World Cup, along with another 100 monumental sculptures of soccer balls dotted throughout the streets.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
But camps proved slow to racially integrate, even after the monumental civil rights victories of the 1960s.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Protestors point to a 9m statue of Pelé commissioned for this World Cup, along with another 100 monumental sculptures of soccer balls dotted throughout the streets.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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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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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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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.
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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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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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The historic 1920s tower that once housed the beloved Ace Hotel is entering a new era just in time for the summer.
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As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
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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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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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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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