as in gigantic
of a building or room
resembling a cave in spaciousness; very significant in size
We toured the cavernous airplane hangar. The dance was held in a cavernous hall. a cavernous auditorium
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Recent Examples of cavernous
The hymn’s plea resounded in the cavernous venue after the director cut us off.
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Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
For a taste of scrapple, the Pennsylvania Dutch specialty made with offal and cornmeal, try the version at the Dutch Eating Place in the cavernous Reading Terminal Market, the city's 19th-century food hall and an essential stop regardless.
—Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
What was once an old Provençal farmhouse has been hollowed out into a series of cavernous underground galleries.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 25 May 2026
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Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
For a taste of scrapple, the Pennsylvania Dutch specialty made with offal and cornmeal, try the version at the Dutch Eating Place in the cavernous Reading Terminal Market, the city's 19th-century food hall and an essential stop regardless.
—Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
What was once an old Provençal farmhouse has been hollowed out into a series of cavernous underground galleries.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavernous
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And if the interest expense on our gigantic and ballooning national debt of $39 trillion weren’t already running at nearly $1 trillion a year, bigger than Medicare spending and equaling two-thirds of Social Security outlays, the half-point upward shift would likely prove manageable.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Shah’s closest ally (and the person most willing to call Shah on his lies to himself and others) is his cousin Zulfi, a gigantic character who Khan energizes with fast-talking charm, sarcastic asides, and an assessing glare that can cut through anyone’s defenses.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The eighth-inning bomb was huge, too.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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He was wanted in connection with three killings in the Puna District, a large rural area on the island’s east coast.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The decor gets markedly more elaborate in larger suites like the Presidential Suite, with its own media room for film screenings and soaking tubs by windows with Hermes toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Mullin took over from former Secretary Kristi Noem in March after she was fired not long after lawmakers pressed her about the department’s massive spending.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The massive red-brick building opened in 1900 and 12 million immigrants passed through its halls before the island closed in 1954.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the trial, stress took an enormous toll on Jackson, defense attorney Mark Geragos said in the docuseries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Regardless of any such warnings, expect enormous spending from unions, charter advocates, business interests and wealthy donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a place defined by vast open spaces, minimal human footprint, and a profound sense of connection to nature.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Through the glass windows of the colossal open kitchen, guests can watch Singita’s sous chefs in action—they’re also welcome to barge right in and watch (and help in) the preparation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The colossal patty, mostly ribeye augmented by short rib and chuck, is cooked medium rare, tender and juicy without getting mushy or soggy.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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China insulated itself from the oil shortfalls and rationing of neighboring countries in large part because of its mammoth crude stockpiles – prescient fuel warehousing that the government built up well before the war broke out.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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San Antonio’s phenom finished that win over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a mammoth 41 points and 24 rebounds.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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