as in huge
unusually large
I will never understand why people build those mega houses on tiny lots
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Recent Examples of mega
Brazil said Tuesday that the European Union has moved to block its animal product exports from September, just days after a mega deal between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the EU on a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion went into effect, at least provisionally.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
The song is a mega hit that's resonated with listeners well beyond the Flyers' fanbase.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Called the Zipang, this mega ship would have weighed in at an incredible 500,000 tonnes, dwarfing anything afloat then or since.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Thatcher plays disfigured, suicidal young protagonist P Burke who is hired by a mega tech corporation to virtually operate a beautiful but brainless ‘flesh body’ called Delphi, grown in a lab with the sole purpose of influencing the masses and selling products.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
The song is a mega hit that's resonated with listeners well beyond the Flyers' fanbase.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Called the Zipang, this mega ship would have weighed in at an incredible 500,000 tonnes, dwarfing anything afloat then or since.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Thatcher plays disfigured, suicidal young protagonist P Burke who is hired by a mega tech corporation to virtually operate a beautiful but brainless ‘flesh body’ called Delphi, grown in a lab with the sole purpose of influencing the masses and selling products.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mega
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Just to switch gears for a second, the 2025-2026 season had some huge roster changes.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Another executive said any potential trade package would be gigantic.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Upside-down performers hang from a gigantic bell, clanging their torsos against the metal.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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The Sun managed to hang with the Aces for a half despite the massive experience gap between the teams, but the young squad fell apart late in its 98-69 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The outlet consistently awards UCSB the top spot for its massive social scene, access to bars and Greek life.—
Bethany Brown,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Atlanta dodged a colossal traffic migraine last weekend, but motorists should once again brace for inconvenience Friday evening through early Monday.—
Vanessa McCray,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Then finish with the shaggy, colossal coconut gelato sundae or a little demon of a coffee cake, fondant eyes agog.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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People familiar with the investigation told The Times that a vast amount of data was gathered and needs to be analyzed.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Kent has used the vast array of succulents’ color, texture and size to draw the eye.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The company said powerful AI systems require enormous computing resources, most of which still depend on chips designed by American and allied firms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The Maxwells are enormous and heavy, with their massive 90mm drivers, while the Omnis are smaller and lighter, weighing nearly 340 grams.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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First, the incoming object blasted material outward at tremendous speed, excavating deep layers of the moon.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Obviously, what Mark Davis has done is tremendous in Las Vegas, and really investing in that team.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Mega.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mega. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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