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
The university built a gigantic Algerian flag on the grass outside the Lied Center, chopping down some weeds to make room.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
In response, gigantic labels like Adidas, Puma, and Keds have released sneakerinas.
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Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Its merger with Musk’s AI startup xAI has shouldered it with a controversial albatross that also happens to be a gigantic money hole.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
Over the past 18 months, Blue Origin finally seemed to be gaining momentum, getting closer to reliably launching a gigantic rocket, called New Glenn, that could lift greater payloads and potentially challenge SpaceX’s domination of the sector.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gigantic
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
In response, gigantic labels like Adidas, Puma, and Keds have released sneakerinas.
—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Its merger with Musk’s AI startup xAI has shouldered it with a controversial albatross that also happens to be a gigantic money hole.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
Over the past 18 months, Blue Origin finally seemed to be gaining momentum, getting closer to reliably launching a gigantic rocket, called New Glenn, that could lift greater payloads and potentially challenge SpaceX’s domination of the sector.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gigantic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gigantic
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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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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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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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Twenty-six years later, Kaufman was tapped to score indie developer Yacht Club Games’s Mina the Hollower, a throwback to the look and feel of 8-bit GBC games but with the type of colossal world, grandiose story, and elaborate gameplay typically reserved to the Soulsborne games.
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In fact, many on Wall Street fear that Tesla’s notched that astronomical market cap less on hopes of wonders to come, and more on the possibility SpaceX will bid something close to what the carmaker’s selling for to clinch a colossal takeover.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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