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as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
Ascension is a massive not-for-profit health system, whereas Prime includes the for-profit Prime Healthcare Services and an affiliated charity called the Prime Healthcare Foundation, under which 14 of Prime’s hospitals operate.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Burnes appears to be in no rush to sign his massive contract, but neither the Giants nor the Blue Jays appear to be backing down anytime soon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Has that caused a massive rush of EV shoppers hoping to lock in savings before the new administration begins in January?
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
More than twice as massive as every other planet in our solar system combined, Jupiter is immense.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Burnes appears to be in no rush to sign his massive contract, but neither the Giants nor the Blue Jays appear to be backing down anytime soon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Has that caused a massive rush of EV shoppers hoping to lock in savings before the new administration begins in January?
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
More than twice as massive as every other planet in our solar system combined, Jupiter is immense.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens are heavy road favorites coming off a dominant win against the Steelers, but this game will be close.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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But the Swedes are the heavy favorites in what is the weaker group in this year’s tournament.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Her yearlong renovation included the addition of custom millwork, wide-plank flooring, and air-conditioning necessitated by the huge south-facing window that floods the space with sunlight.Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles came out victorious in front of a raucous Philly crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in a cross-state battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers that could have huge ramifications in the battle for home-field advantage in the playoffs.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, mid-rehearsal, their mother, Rose (an absolutely magnificent McDonald), comes thundering onto the stage, usurping Jocko’s leadership and sucking up all of the air into the room.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pearce, in a magnificent performance, plays him as a kind of citadel—towering yet human-scaled, his immaculate dress and coiffure barely mussed by the occasional burst of temper or spasm of ego.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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Of course, clearing that spot would come with a hefty financial cost.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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There were heaping bowls of something called Krazy Krunch (think nutty caramel corn, with a hefty glug of corn syrup) and homemade hard candies, spread out like a feast in front of a Christmas tree so intricately decorated it was left up year round.Megan Thielking, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The gigantic Young-Hee is among the first things players see when their number is called.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Start showing off your personal style with gigantic hair bows, sneaker charms, busy necklaces, and layered keychains—in this, more is more.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Building something epic means protecting your time.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Club Space The Report Miami nightlife institution Club Space delivered an epic Art Basel finale with a marathon celebration that stretched well beyond the 24-hour mark.Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rumble has spent an enormous amount of money to get to this point.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lyman, armed with an enormous iced coffee from Dunkin’, seemed to be in better spirits.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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As a bonus, as though anyone needed another reason to want to visit this city, viewers get an absolute blast of a tour of Tokyo’s public toilets and their glorious designs.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yet, during two glorious years, a plethora of fascinating albums were unleashed on the world.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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