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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
Continuing a recent pattern of face-to-furniture collisions on the talk show, the 69-year-old's head made a momentous journey plummeting toward the program's storied table at the top of Tuesday's live broadcast, after panelist Joy Behar made a shocking joke about Sean Combs.
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Earlier this month, Jackson was the only justice whose name appeared on the court’s momentous decision that allowed the Trump administration to revoke deportation and work protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
The foursome chipped into a momentous worst-to-first reversal for the Tar Heels.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
While other noteworthy anniversaries of momentous events that have shaped the nation have often inspired documentaries and prime-time specials hosted by top news personalities, many TV news outlets are treating the Floyd anniversary with a more subdued tone.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Earlier this month, Jackson was the only justice whose name appeared on the court’s momentous decision that allowed the Trump administration to revoke deportation and work protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
The foursome chipped into a momentous worst-to-first reversal for the Tar Heels.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
While other noteworthy anniversaries of momentous events that have shaped the nation have often inspired documentaries and prime-time specials hosted by top news personalities, many TV news outlets are treating the Floyd anniversary with a more subdued tone.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
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Pakistan has announced its nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict in South Asia at a time when the U.S. leader is contemplating intervention in the Middle East.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Jerome Galland As the competition among premium credit cards continues to heat up, one of the industry’s top players is making a major shift.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
20 June 2025
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But what’s even more important is how the couple got together in the first place.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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This is one of the most important services of their lives.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Values, Legacy, and Portfolio Alignment A significant shift across recent reports highlights how families are increasingly aligning their investments with their core values.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Starting in San Juan Capistrano, visit its mission and historic district before driving north, until U.S. Route 101 merges with Highway 1 just south of Leggett.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Zwane, is no stranger to the elite competition, having been part of the Mamelodi Sundowns squad that featured at the Club World Cup in 2016, following their historic CAF Champions League victory under then-coach Pitso Mosimane.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The 2025 Tony Awards was a big night for a lot of people — but mostly for the cast of Glee.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
10 June 2025
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This is the biggest ever conference organized on the ocean.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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