as in gigantic
unusually large
a colossal statue of the town's founder
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Recent Examples of colossal
The glasses, which were unveiled during a presentation on Tuesday, come with a hefty price tag of $2,195 and happen to be unfathomably colossal as well, a questionable design choice that invited plenty of mockery online.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
These are players who have worked hard and earned their place here, some of whom will only play at one World Cup, and they have been put at a colossal disadvantage.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Our ambition was to bring back the magic of Old Paris and the colossal transformation led by Napoleon III and Haussmann, with premium production values in both cinematography and visual effects.
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Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
16 June 2026
The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water.
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
These are players who have worked hard and earned their place here, some of whom will only play at one World Cup, and they have been put at a colossal disadvantage.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Our ambition was to bring back the magic of Old Paris and the colossal transformation led by Napoleon III and Haussmann, with premium production values in both cinematography and visual effects.
—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
16 June 2026
The standout is a grand, otherworldly picture, devoid of human and animal life but suffused with strange light, and the majesty and menace of colossal ice in moving water.
—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colossal
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While running your air conditioner is likely a must, there are actually other ways to keep your home cooler that don't involve blasting your AC or a gigantic electric bill.
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Those include partnering to develop digital workflows and their joint-ownership in the Terafab facility that plans to produce a gigantic one terawatt a year in compute hardware.
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That would deal a huge blow to a state that relies on its top 1% of earners for nearly half its personal income tax revenue.
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So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.
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But for prices, the distinction makes an enormous difference, Kaneva noted.
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The wave that hit downtown Kansas City on Thursday wasn’t like what the city has seen before, even in enormous parades for Chiefs’ Super Bowl or Royals’ World Series victories.
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The only food stall that was open during kickoff sold turkey legs for $23, a smash cheeseburger for $20 and a giant western sausage for $20.
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The bodice also included a giant bow at the neck.
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The vast majority seem to be about industry titan StubHub, but people who bought through competitors such as SeatGeek and Vivid Seats have also reported issues.
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The vast indoor mall had a six-decade run as a top retail destination and gathering place for the Southwest Side’s West Lawn community, but a growing number of empty stores and unsafe conditions led city officials to file a lawsuit and force its closure.
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The country also has made a massive push to switch to electric vehicles, which reduced Chinese oil consumption by 1 million barrels per day, the International Energy Agency estimates.
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The brand is celebrating Prime Day with massive markdowns on its latest and greatest electronics like the Apple Watch SE 3, the AirPods Pro 3, and the 2026 MacBook Air laptop.
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The State of Colorado is mourning this tremendous loss alongside everyone who was impacted by Lynn.
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Late night parties followed and alcohol flowed, and my memory is of talent of all ages lovingly looking up at the master with tremendous gratitude.
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino, Hotel and Spa is located adjacent to the mammoth Thornton Quarry, a south suburban landmark bisected by Interstate 294.
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Brandon Marsh tied it with a mammoth homer.
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“Colossal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colossal. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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