as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
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Recent Examples of momentous
This new perspective is so momentous that the series is changing its name from Interview With the Vampire to The Vampire Lestat, the same name as Anne Rice's 1985 novel about Lestat's rise to rock stardom.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The momentous event included a Mass at her Catholic church and reception for 150 friends and family at Delta Blues Winery in Memphis.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Bad Bunny is headlining Super Bowl LX Halftime Show next year and is sharing his thoughts on the momentous event.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Here’s what to know about the momentous achievement in marine biology.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The momentous event included a Mass at her Catholic church and reception for 150 friends and family at Delta Blues Winery in Memphis.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Bad Bunny is headlining Super Bowl LX Halftime Show next year and is sharing his thoughts on the momentous event.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Here’s what to know about the momentous achievement in marine biology.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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While that would be a major surprise, the possibility cannot be written off.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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While the jury is out on the exact cause of Harry Potter’s enduring popularity, Beach and Willner highlight an important point in its favor.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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These real-time notifications act as an early warning system, giving you a chance to lock down your accounts before significant damage occurs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nestled in the center of the city’s historic Main Street is a quaint mom-and-pop shop, Sita’s Kitchen.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The historic possessions were later donated to the Smithsonian Institution.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Shanahan said the plan was for Pinnock to play big nickel against the Buccaneers but that there weren’t any scenarios for that alignment during the game.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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