1
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences
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2
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
Kylie Jenner's King Kylie era was monumental.
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Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
So it's just been very monumental being a part of the event this weekend.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Lionel After his monumental time playing in Europe, Lionel Messi is now captain of the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, as well as the Argentina national team.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Nothing but this monumental shift.
—Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
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Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
So it's just been very monumental being a part of the event this weekend.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Lionel After his monumental time playing in Europe, Lionel Messi is now captain of the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, as well as the Argentina national team.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Nothing but this monumental shift.
—Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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But even with a magnificent performance from an inspired goalkeeper, there’s no way that this result should have happened, even with Luis de la Fuente’s decision to leave Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the bench.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Brunson continued his magnificent game with a drive that drew a foul, sinking both free throws to cut the lead down to two with five minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Ismaël Koné, who appeared to suffer a major leg injury during Canada's 6-0 victory against Qatar earlier tonight, will undergo surgery, according to the national team coach, Jesse Marsch.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The Battle of the Gullet (originally cut from Season 2 due to budget constraints) is finally here, showcasing the epic naval battle between the Blacks, Rhaenyra’s (Emma D’Arcy) forces, and the Greens, the King’s Landing loyalists under King Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Even if Holloway wins, there would seemingly be a solid setup for a rematch after their epic UFC 300 meeting.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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While running your air conditioner is likely a must, there are actually other ways to keep your home cooler that don't involve blasting your AC or a gigantic electric bill.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Those include partnering to develop digital workflows and their joint-ownership in the Terafab facility that plans to produce a gigantic one terawatt a year in compute hardware.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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And historic moments are what The Star and our journalists do.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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The immortalisation of the World Cup’s greatest side The Brazil team that won the World Cup in 1970 is widely considered the best in international history, with the side immortalised by a glorious style of play, the advent of colour television and their blazing yellow shirts.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The assessment, which was based on disruptions, incidents, and violent extremist propaganda, says the potentially enormous crowds make the parade a high priority for lone wolf attackers, the official said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The mega monsoons, vast deserts, volcanic eruptions, and enormous terrestrial animals and marine life of the turbulent Permian Period feature prominently, as the Earth reaches the brink of ecological collapse.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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