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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
Wednesday’s crash is not the first monumental collision with a domestic airliner and a military plane.
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Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
In a monumental 2018 assessment of the state of carbon modeling for North America, scientists from across the continent assessed top models in the field.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
Small, consistent actions — such as switching to renewable energy, using sustainable transportation and adopting responsible consumption habits — can collectively make a monumental impact.
—Thais Lopez Vogel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
While the Presidential Inauguration—which took place on January 20, 2025—was monumental, some of the public's attention turned to the unspoken dynamics among key figures present, including Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
In a monumental 2018 assessment of the state of carbon modeling for North America, scientists from across the continent assessed top models in the field.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
Small, consistent actions — such as switching to renewable energy, using sustainable transportation and adopting responsible consumption habits — can collectively make a monumental impact.
—Thais Lopez Vogel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
While the Presidential Inauguration—which took place on January 20, 2025—was monumental, some of the public's attention turned to the unspoken dynamics among key figures present, including Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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Out of these mixings will come magnificent horrors and amazements.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bonifacio, Corsica What is perhaps the Med’s most magnificent natural harbor is surrounded by some of its most dramatic cliffs.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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The country has promised not only to develop renewable energy, but also to spend huge amounts of money on drought and flood protections.—
Jake Bittle,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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Philadelphia followed that up with a huge 55-23 victory over the Commanders, with Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts each scoring three touchdowns on the ground and the latter adding a TD throw.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rocky Top reality check: UConn women’s loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies’ game Rocky Top reality check: UConn women's loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies' game A national brand is opening its first shop in CT.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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But there was one major difference between the two groups, the official noted: While the Kenyans were anxious for their livelihoods, the Americans were worried about their country.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The performance was so epic that the stadium's power temporarily went out afterward — though officials said the two events were not related, according to the Los Angeles Times.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Gathering has inspired decades of epic world-building and creative storytelling.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
6 Feb. 2025
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The standard Mercator map projection system distorts northern landmasses, so Greenland is stretched out to gigantic proportions.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Feb. 2025
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On the way to the campsite, the refiners stumble upon a gigantic rotting animal carcass.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Amid the rubble and ash, little is left of their historic neighborhood.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Hotels + Resorts In the heart of Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, Forth Hotel Atlanta recently opened in one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.—
Keyaira Boone,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Our groceries are full of glorious winter citrus, which adds brightness to this ethereal dessert, which is bound to entice your Valentine.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The latest immersive work from documentary master Claire Simon takes us into Makarenko, a public elementary school in the Parisian suburb Ivry-sur-Seine, over the course of a school year, staying attentive to the glorious unpredictability of human interaction and the revelations of learning.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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On her wedding day, meanwhile, Meghan wore one of Diana’s most eye-catching pieces: an enormous aquamarine cocktail ring, made by Asprey in the 1990s and gifted to the princess by her close friend Lucia Flecha de Lima.—
Clara Strunck,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their enormous talents, alongside Liam Neeson’s, promise to enrich our film with fresh excitement.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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