Definition of tremendousnext

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How is the word tremendous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tremendous are monstrous, prodigious, and stupendous. While all these words mean "extremely impressive," tremendous may imply a power to terrify or inspire awe.

the tremendous roar of the cataract

When might monstrous be a better fit than tremendous?

In some situations, the words monstrous and tremendous are roughly equivalent. However, monstrous implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness.

the monstrous waste of the project

When is it sensible to use prodigious instead of tremendous?

The synonyms prodigious and tremendous are sometimes interchangeable, but prodigious suggests a marvelousness exceeding belief, usually in something felt as going far beyond a previous maximum (as of goodness, greatness, intensity, or size).

made a prodigious effort and rolled the stone aside

When is stupendous a more appropriate choice than tremendous?

Although the words stupendous and tremendous have much in common, stupendous implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, complexity, or greatness beyond description.

a stupendous volcanic eruption

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tremendous Another cousin, the son of my industrialist uncle, has given up regattas and the hedonist’s life for a position in his father’s company that is, like all companies in Turkey, faltering under the tremendous burden of an economy in tailspin. Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 Damas shattered the school scoring record, erupting for an eye-popping 50 points while adding 18 rebounds to complete a tremendous double-double as Mystic Valley pulled away for a 91-60 victory over Notre Dame (Tyngsboro) in a nonleague tilt. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 The Cowboys and Rangers have been tremendous partners in the event, Penske said. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026 The prospect of a Warner sale to either company has raised tremendous antitrust concerns from lawmakers worldwide. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremendous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendous
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  • And also there’s a huge music staff with a lot of know-how and really, really deep knowledge and contacts and relationships in that space.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Caudle told The Associated Press in a recent interview that his vision is to deploy smaller, newer ships when possible instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • Wall Street wants to see evidence that these enormous expenditures will result in actual profits.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Republican leaders must stay closely aligned with Trump, of course, while Schumer and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are under enormous pressure to resist the president.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • Last year was the deadliest on record for the community, with 252 killed – the vast majority by gunfire – according to a report published by Abraham Initiatives, a group that advances social inclusion and equal rights for Israel’s Palestinian citizens.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The vast majority of people who are reported missing are believed to be runaways — not kidnapped or abducted.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • Inside, explore your senses with gigantic mirrors and specialized lights.
    Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Behind the credit card, ubiquitous in American economic life now for decades, stand a very few gigantic financial institutions that exert nearly unlimited power over how much consumers and businesses pay for the use of a small piece of plastic.
    Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • Wednesday’s strike against Ukraine comes a day after Russia launched a massive attack, deploying 470 drones in various cities and regions across the Eastern European country.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The least massive stars take an enormous amount of time to burn through their fuel, living as red dwarfs and dying as white dwarfs, before fading away to black after roughly a quadrillion years pass.
    Big Think, Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • What has been hardest is seeing ordinary lives, families, young people, civilians slowly reduced to headlines or abstractions, rather than recognized as individuals living under immense and sustained pressure.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
  • These developments demand immense public infrastructure while generating few permanent jobs and receiving significant tax abatements, shifting costs onto residents.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • The mild temperatures, the melt, and gravity conspired to destroy the back window of a car when a giant icicle came crashing through it.
    Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Investors in this study include everything from giant companies controlling thousands of houses to folks with a small collection of rentals to short-term rental operators to people with a second home.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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  • And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Its main north-south street, Broadway, has its north terminus at the colossal lakefront Gary Works.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Tremendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendous. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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