megaproject
noun
mega·proj·ect
ˈme-gə-ˌprä-ˌjekt 
-jikt
also -ˌprō-
: a major project or undertaking (as in business or construction)
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The $4 billion mixed-use megaproject featuring housing, entertainment, restaurants and more around the Honda Center, will open in phases starting mid-2026.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) Stadium, named after the Saudi Crown Prince, will be the focal point of Qiddiya, an entertainment megaproject roughly 25 miles south of Riyadh.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s attention is, for now, focused on advancing the megaproject in the works for the city’s sports arena real estate at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Yet lower oil revenues and the spending commitments that come with hosting global events like Expo 2030 and the men’s soccer World Cup in 2034 have led to cutbacks at some megaprojects, including NEOM on the northwest coast.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) Stadium, named after the Saudi Crown Prince, will be the focal point of Qiddiya, an entertainment megaproject roughly 25 miles south of Riyadh.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s attention is, for now, focused on advancing the megaproject in the works for the city’s sports arena real estate at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Yet lower oil revenues and the spending commitments that come with hosting global events like Expo 2030 and the men’s soccer World Cup in 2034 have led to cutbacks at some megaprojects, including NEOM on the northwest coast.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Megaproject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megaproject. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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