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as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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as in magnitude
the quality or state of being very large
the massiveness of the puppy's paws suggested that this would be a very large dog
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as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy
I need something with sufficient massiveness to block the wheels so this car won't roll down the ramp
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Recent Examples of massive
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Nuclear reactors are also now solidly built and would require a large amount of fire power -- such as the U.S. military's massive bunker-buster bombs -- to cause an explosion, the experts said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
SpaceX's massive Starship exploded in a spectacular fiery blaze during a routine engine test in Texas – raising questions about what's next for Elon Musk's spaceflight company.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This is part of a major investment into the company’s YouTube channel following a massive spike in viewership.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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The bill, a massive measure currently in the Senate that will extend tax cuts passed by Trump during his first term, will remove or limit tax credits for electric vehicles and home energy efficiency if passed, as well as create gradual, year-by-year cuts to wind and solar farm tax credits.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Nuclear reactors are also now solidly built and would require a large amount of fire power -- such as the U.S. military's massive bunker-buster bombs -- to cause an explosion, the experts said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 June 2025
SpaceX's massive Starship exploded in a spectacular fiery blaze during a routine engine test in Texas – raising questions about what's next for Elon Musk's spaceflight company.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This is part of a major investment into the company’s YouTube channel following a massive spike in viewership.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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However, today’s teens also face more competition for college and a heavier focus on academic and extracurricular achievements, hence the lower rates of employment among 16 and 19-year-olds.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Second matchup: Two years later, the teams met again, this time with Montreal the heavy favorite.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Rich jewel tones and hues like indigo and terracotta can also make a huge impact, adding depth and contrast to your space.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
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There are just over two days left to grab a huge 15% off their telescopes and accessories.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The bill’s magnitude seems to have played a role in the disintegrating relationship between Trump and Elon Musk, who remains the world’s richest man despite seeing his net worth plunge in recent days.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The grand jury was most critical of the four-mile OC Streetcar project and said endeavors of that magnitude need to be better planned and executed to benefit a larger portion of Orange County.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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The cupcake version is much the same: vanilla cake with a hefty swirl of multicolored buttercream icing.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Suave tannins in this powerful, hefty, structured beauty of a wine with spice rack and elegance on the finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The reluctance to do so earlier has converted a modest problem into a gigantic problem.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The pair had performed earlier in the night at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, where Jones hula-hooped to a song in sheer black tights, a thong, and one of her gigantic signature red and black headdresses.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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Our goal was just to make everything epic and then slow it down and surprise the audience every now and then with something tender and sweet.—
Max Gao,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Arden’s production, at once intimate and epic, comes through beautifully nonetheless on the larger stage.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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As Russia has demonstrated in its war in Ukraine, the country that controls global navigation systems and can disarm the satellites of its adversaries will have enormous military advantages.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The group wields enormous influence setting vaccine policy in the United States, including which vaccines will be covered by insurance.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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