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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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition to a screening of the film, there were cocktails and a black-tie gala dinner—all held at Lincoln Center, the monumental performing arts center that’s served as the beautiful beating heart of Manhattan’s culture since it was erected in the 1950s.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Seeking the highest office in the state is a monumental opportunity and responsibility.
—Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Despite that monumental decision, Intel's revenue still increased nearly $20 billion during Otellini's tenure as CEO.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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