Bunyanesque

adjective

Definition of Bunyanesquenext
as in mammoth

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  1. mammoth
  2. colossal
  3. prodigious
  4. gargantuan
  5. titanic
  6. cosmic
  7. gigantic
  8. cyclopean
Adjective
  • Advertisement The Sydney gang’s all back in Liane Moriarty’s sequel to her mammoth bestseller, Big Little Lies, showcasing the midlife foibles of Renata, Jane, Bonnie, Madeline, and Celeste.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Nolan andThe Odyssey kicked off the mammoth release campaign in London over the weekend with a first photo call against the backdrop of the city’s iconic skyline.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of mammoth
Adjective
  • So heading to Earth without boosting your immunity to local diseases means risking colossal embarrassment.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
    — Hannah Smith July 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of colossal
Adjective
  • America's remarkable technological prowess, prodigious military capabilities, wide range of underlying economic strengths, history of resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit remain pillars of progress and reasons for optimism.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
  • On July 4, John Hancock, of Massachusetts, president of the Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence with his prodigious signature in an almost empty chamber.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of prodigious
Adjective
  • For those who like to play the draw games with the gargantuan jackpots, Wednesday’s Powerball pull will be worth $434 million.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • What may initially appear to be a utilitarian dirt path that connects the cabins is actually an amazing loop trail that winds through an atmospheric grove of gargantuan coastal redwoods.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of gargantuan
Adjective
  • The pair has engaged in some titanic battles in the league, with the rivalry often tipping over into the realm of hostility.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Ganna delivered a titanic turn, with the British squad in the hotseat for the majority of the race’s second half — but they were pipped by the penultimate starters Visma.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of titanic
Adjective
  • Thus, with gravity the ultimate winner of this cosmic tug of war, the star's core collapses, sending violent shockwaves rippling outward into the outer stellar layers, which are ripped away.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • For two nights, Earth's only natural satellite will host a cosmic party with three planets – Mars, Saturn and Uranus.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of cosmic
Adjective
  • Don’t have the engineering know-how or enough paper to craft your own gigantic glider?
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
  • And from faculty lounges today comes a gigantic rejection of the Humphrey-to-Obama synthesis.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • The five-story Osaka Castle, a recreation of the original keep (which was destroyed on several occasions), is built on solid cyclopean foundations, with mint green roof tiles and golden accoutrements that bear striking similarities with Nagoya Castle.
    — CNN, CNN, 19 Jan. 2022
  • The wall was built with a range of construction techniques, including cyclopean masonry.
    — Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2021
Definition of cyclopean
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“Bunyanesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Bunyanesque. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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