as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
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Recent Examples of momentous
Citizens took to the streets in celebration of the momentous time in Syria’s civil war, but the uprising has raised questions about the instability in the country and region.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
China’s long-term bond yields have fallen below Japan’s for the first time, a momentous economic shift indicative of growing deflationary pressures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Speaking with Good Morning America at the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles on Friday, December 6, the 49-year-old TV personality shared his plans for the momentous occasion.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
This year, millions of viewers looked to the sky during a momentous day in April to view a stunning total solar eclipse.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
China’s long-term bond yields have fallen below Japan’s for the first time, a momentous economic shift indicative of growing deflationary pressures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Speaking with Good Morning America at the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles on Friday, December 6, the 49-year-old TV personality shared his plans for the momentous occasion.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
This year, millions of viewers looked to the sky during a momentous day in April to view a stunning total solar eclipse.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed into law the first major federal gun reform in three decades, about a month after an 18-year-old man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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State officials said the new investment is expected to create hundreds of new, high-paying jobs by the end of 2030 and increase Ohio’s role as a major technology hub.J.D. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Another thing that was important in 1979, of course, was the series of murders of Black women.Jazmine Hughes, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
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But his most ambitious commission—and in the end, his most important—is an 850,000-square-foot community center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with an extensive program that includes an auditorium, gym, and, ironically, a Christian chapel.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Greenland's natural resources include gold, silver, copper and uranium and there's believed to be significant potential for oil in the waters off the territory.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
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The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, the Norwegian city of Stavanger will embark on a year-long celebration of its 900th anniversary, inviting locals and visitors alike to join in commemorating this historic milestone.David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The historic performance nearly overshadowed Mikal Bridges’ Knicks career-high of 41 points, which led to the Spurs’ 117-114 defeat.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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And sure enough, by November 2024 the buck was back on camera and bigger than ever.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Nolan is capping off a big year with another major honor.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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