as in vast
unusually large
the seemingly mountainous obstacles he had to overcome while growing up
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Recent Examples of mountainous
Limpopo, a mountainous province that’s divided from Zimbabwe and Botswana by the Limpopo River, is one of the more underserved parts of South Africa.
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Mary Holland, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
When Neo awakens, we are lost amid mountainous, industrial pods.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Previous studies focused on mountainous regions with vegetation dissimilar to the low-lying boreal forests of Finland, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 May 2025
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Mary Holland, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
When Neo awakens, we are lost amid mountainous, industrial pods.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Previous studies focused on mountainous regions with vegetation dissimilar to the low-lying boreal forests of Finland, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountainous
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Secretly Group was founded in Bloomington, Indiana in 1996 and its vast roster includes Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Angel Olsen and many more and the labels Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Saddest Factory Records and Secretly Canadian.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The hybrid online program offers an in-depth exploration of the secondhand textile system, focusing on how vast quantities of clothing end up in Africa.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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During a period of huge tax cuts, from George W. Bush in 2001 through the present, there was gross fiscal irresponsibility inflicted by both Republicans and Democrats.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The sixth installment in Warner Bros. and New Line’s long-running horror property, in which people die in increasingly insane incidents, is a huge hit.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Reid Neumann, the director of marketing for GPS Hospitality, handed Baker a gigantic check.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Joe gives El the location where Emery is going to seal a gigantic drug deal the next day.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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The enormous success of Prey showed us that the best Predator stories may be the truly standalone ones.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Each of the 15 adults-only villas has an enormous deck and plunge pool, and includes features like fire pits and indoor-outdoor showers.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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This places it in the upper echelons of a type of planet called super-Earths — giant, probably rocky worlds.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Both days culminate in a giant street party and concert covering a multi-block stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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DeBlois dials the cuteness quotient back somewhat while giving this massive animal a genuine presence.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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While riggers hung massive lights and construction workers assembled the stage on a grueling day before Tyler Childers‘ June 2024 concert at the United Center, three young locals showed up: Cheryl, Larry and Ted.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Having customers in-store provides tremendous advantages for physical stores versus e-commerce. - Mark Francis, Electronic Caregiver 11.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Our beloved community, including League City, San Leon, Dickinson High School, and The Houston Film Commission, were tremendous resources for us.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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Argentina’s Boca have a seductive madness about them, engendered by their colossal support.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Stakeholders are hopeful that U.S. fans will embrace the tournament, and that its 2025 edition will be a colossal success.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Mountainous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountainous. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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