1
as in enormous
unusually large
the elephant was simply immense, even as elephants go
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2
as in great
of the very best kind
we had simply an immense time at the luxury resort
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as in magnitude
the quality or state of being very large
the overwhelming immenseness of the stadium made me feel like an ant
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Recent Examples of immense
Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
With that kind of cultural cachet, the immense hype surrounding GTA VI is understandable.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
The group had a concert the evening prior, which would put a strain on their voices, as their songs are intense and require immense vocal control.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cena was the undisputed face of WWE for over a decade, a period of immense success for both the performer and the company, largely under McMahon's leadership and guidance.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Branded Bills Branded Bills business is rooted in versatility - offering premium headwear and apparel, each with immense customization, direct to consumer, and business to business capabilities.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
With that kind of cultural cachet, the immense hype surrounding GTA VI is understandable.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
The group had a concert the evening prior, which would put a strain on their voices, as their songs are intense and require immense vocal control.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Cena was the undisputed face of WWE for over a decade, a period of immense success for both the performer and the company, largely under McMahon's leadership and guidance.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immense
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Dozens of David Bowie Albums Have Cracked the Top 10 Throughout his unparalleled career, Bowie racked up an enormous number of top 10s on the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Then the Giants sent an enormous contingent of coaches and evaluators to Oxford, Miss., the week of March 19 for their own private work with Dart.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the star and Sirius is one of only four stars seen from our earthly perspective with a negative magnitude (-1.45).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Those waves and factors related to the shifting ground determine an earthquake’s magnitude, as measured through 10 on the scale most commonly used to describe quakes.—
Gul Tuysuz and Nadeen Ebrahim CNN,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of people who survive a suicide attempt do not go on to die by suicide – 70% have no further attempts.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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New satellite imagery shows Iran reinforcing a vast underground complex near the country's main uranium enrichment site, according to an analysis by the Institute for Science and International Security.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Blazers, in my opinion, have a tremendous frontcourt of the future with Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Simple sleep hygiene shifts can make a tremendous improvement.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 May 2025
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Katy Perry reportedly sang ‘Its a wonderful world,’ Gayle King beamed in zero gravity, as Lauren Sánchez—pilot, philanthropist, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, led Blue Origin’s first all-female crew to the edge of space.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Horizons suggest the unencumbered immensity of the Midwest.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Immense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immense. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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