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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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
If Webb interviews with Las Vegas and charms general manager John Spytek — a former Broncos scout — and part-owner Tom Brady, the Raiders gig would represent a monumental step up.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The bidding by Paramount also comes amid a monumental shift in the media and streaming landscape at large.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Here’s my 2025 wrap-up, with the best and worst of the season, and the monumental task facing the new GM.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 13 Jan. 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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