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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Bullock's appointment, albeit monumental, was straightforward and seamless, Kimber said.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
In my experience with global retailers, maintaining competitive pricing across diverse regions and product lines was a monumental task.
—Uttam Kumar, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Bullock's appointment, albeit monumental, was straightforward and seamless, Kimber said.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
To see the European leaders along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fly to Washington to collaborate on the issues involved in ending the war is a monumental success!
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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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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