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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
Challenging Trump for the presidential nomination struck Trump as monumental ingratitude.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Crews working there have completed the monumental task of building the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
In 1755, the great literary figure Samuel Johnson borrowed some of Cocker’s terms for his monumental Dictionary of the English Language.
—James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
The image of Madigan, a famously Irish Southwest Sider, as a monumental desert colossus with the head of a human, body of a lion and wings of an eagle brought some levity to an otherwise quick, cut-and-dried day of testimony in Madigan’s trial, which is now in its 10th week.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Crews working there have completed the monumental task of building the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
In 1755, the great literary figure Samuel Johnson borrowed some of Cocker’s terms for his monumental Dictionary of the English Language.
—James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
The image of Madigan, a famously Irish Southwest Sider, as a monumental desert colossus with the head of a human, body of a lion and wings of an eagle brought some levity to an otherwise quick, cut-and-dried day of testimony in Madigan’s trial, which is now in its 10th week.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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Allen has done a magnificent job of utilizing everyone in the offense from receivers Keon Coleman, Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, and tight end Dalton Kincaid.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Book Now The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel A grand dame of New Orleans, this magnificent property opened its doors in 1893 as the Grunewal Hotel, eventually coming to bear its current moniker in honor of former president Theodore Roosevelt in 1923.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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If that line can build on this, that would be a huge development for this team going forward.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The chance to feature the colorful, dance-happy Ellie the Elephant mascot in the ad is also a huge plus for the team.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
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Lack of access to abortions during emergencies is threatening some patients’ lives How hospitals handle pregnancy complications, especially those that threaten the lives of the women, has emerged as a major issue since Roe was overturned.Geoff Mulvihill and Kevin S. Vineys, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dayle Haddon, the only model to have had four major cosmetics contracts, died Friday.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024
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For those making the trek, expect peace, quiet, and epic stargazing.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Viewers will be introduced to a groovy new era when the pond transports Kat and Alice to 1974—the year Del and Colton (Brown) first met as teens and their epic love story began.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 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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Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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Although the Dartmouth matter will no longer make college athletes employees, it will be remembered as playing a historic role in how that topic is ultimately resolved.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 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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Over a luxurious two hours, this quasi-oratorio is a big fat glorious mess, and no conductor loves it more than Mehta.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 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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The loss of Rodri to a season-ending knee injury has been an enormous factor, while Guardiola has pointed to the mental and physical demands placed on leading players by an increasingly punishing fixture schedule.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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