as in huge
unusually large
a raccoon got into the trash and now there's a gigantic mess in our backyard
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Recent Examples of gigantic
In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.
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Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Set in Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future inhabited by aliens and humans as seen from a 1939 perspective, the film revolves around private eye Raymond Gunn (Rockwell) who is drawn into a case involving murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova, voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
There Haaland goes again, lowering expectations, with a gigantic smile.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
24 June 2026
The high price of high-end artificial intelligence could mean a price war is coming right before two more gigantic initial public offerings.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gigantic
Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Set in Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future inhabited by aliens and humans as seen from a 1939 perspective, the film revolves around private eye Raymond Gunn (Rockwell) who is drawn into a case involving murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova, voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
There Haaland goes again, lowering expectations, with a gigantic smile.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
24 June 2026
The high price of high-end artificial intelligence could mean a price war is coming right before two more gigantic initial public offerings.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gigantic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gigantic
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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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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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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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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After soaring to tremendous heights and leading the market for years, AI stocks have been under pressure recently because of worries their profits can’t possibly keep pace with the tremendous rallies for their stock prices.
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Seismic events release tremendous amounts of seismic energy.
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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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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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“Gigantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gigantic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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