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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The avalanche of Miami Dolphins cuts Monday, which included the monumental release of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, began with outside linebacker Bradley Chubb.
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The findings also reinforce that ancient Egyptian innovation extended beyond monumental architecture to practical craftsmanship and toolmaking.
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The tool shows evidence of early engineering skill and material science, reinforcing that ancient Egyptian innovation extended beyond monumental architecture to practical craftsmanship and toolmaking.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The avalanche of Miami Dolphins cuts Monday, which included the monumental release of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, began with outside linebacker Bradley Chubb.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The findings also reinforce that ancient Egyptian innovation extended beyond monumental architecture to practical craftsmanship and toolmaking.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The tool shows evidence of early engineering skill and material science, reinforcing that ancient Egyptian innovation extended beyond monumental architecture to practical craftsmanship and toolmaking.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 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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