monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
2
: of or relating to a monument
modern monumental architecture
3
: very great
a monumental misunderstanding
Examples of monumental in a Sentence
It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
the monumental complexity of the issue
Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
The class was about modern monumental architecture.
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Taking the midway point of those numbers, an opening weekend of $45 million would be a monumental failure.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
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But the real, monumental challenge awaiting him is how to end the chronic cycle of violence that has been the backbone of Colombia’s history since independence.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
The monumental installation, marking Butter Baby’s most ambitious project to date, establishes a new landmark within one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports and represents the next phase of growth for the rapidly expanding Butter Bay universe as the brand sets its sights beyond Indonesia.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
But the real, monumental challenge awaiting him is how to end the chronic cycle of violence that has been the backbone of Colombia’s history since independence.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
The monumental matchup will be televised on ESPN and for those without traditional cable, Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch live online.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for monumental
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈment-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive
also
: highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great
monumental stupidity
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