as in gigantic
unusually large
people seem to be buying ever more gargantuan SUVs these days
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Recent Examples of gargantuan
At their largest, marine heat waves like the Northeast Pacific Warm Blob of 2013-2014 can grow to gargantuan proportions, with regions three times the size of Texas experiencing ocean temperatures 4 to 6 F (about 2 to 3 C) above average for months or even years.
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Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Baldoni, who denied the allegations, filed a gargantuan defamation suit for $400 million against Lively and her camp, as well as a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times’ coverage of the claims.
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Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Residents are packing themselves into local county meetings in incredible numbers and calling on their representatives to oppose gargantuan data center projects, developments that could cause electricity prices to spike, drain water supplies, and generate copious amounts of noise.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Dicot trees, on the other hand, may feature gargantuan, columnar trunks meant to support an enormous canopy.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Baldoni, who denied the allegations, filed a gargantuan defamation suit for $400 million against Lively and her camp, as well as a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times’ coverage of the claims.
—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Residents are packing themselves into local county meetings in incredible numbers and calling on their representatives to oppose gargantuan data center projects, developments that could cause electricity prices to spike, drain water supplies, and generate copious amounts of noise.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Dicot trees, on the other hand, may feature gargantuan, columnar trunks meant to support an enormous canopy.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gargantuan
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But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.
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Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe.
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That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova transformed from a serene hangout spot into an enormous fun-fest fit for a nation’s 250th birthday on Friday.
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Over time, these little communication shifts can create enormous changes in your home.
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What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.
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Competitive eaters expand their stomach capacity to hold vast amounts of food.
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In a vast contrast to 1776, chronic diseases now account for most American deaths, because people generally live long enough to develop them.
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Atlanta Braves at Truist Park A massive Braves block party will take place in Truist Park on Saturday, with flyovers, baseball, fireworks and more.
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Artist Stan Herd created a massive quarter-acre Algerian flag earthwork near the Lied Center on west campus.
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The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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His public funeral will begin on Saturday, with his body lying in state at the colossal complex in central Tehran that hosts major Friday prayers, official ceremonies and religious gatherings.
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Fit to start the season, LAFC played tremendous soccer as Eustáquio calmly choreographed the team.
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The success of SpaceX is going to create tremendous energy and attention in the capital markets.
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“Gargantuan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gargantuan. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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