as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
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Recent Examples of momentous
This was a momentous development for child-care proponents such as myself, who have long argued that wide-reaching free programs are crucial for parents and for a healthy democracy.
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Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
The Post and Courier reported on this momentous occasion with an article that included a photo of Paddleford seated at the dining table along with the Huguenin family.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
With such a momentous occasion planned, it is widely expected that WWE will load the show with significant moments and appearances, and AJ Lee's presence could certainly fit that bill.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Even for those players still working on the court, these Finals are only the beginning of what promises to be a momentous stretch for the league off it.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
The Post and Courier reported on this momentous occasion with an article that included a photo of Paddleford seated at the dining table along with the Huguenin family.
—Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
With such a momentous occasion planned, it is widely expected that WWE will load the show with significant moments and appearances, and AJ Lee's presence could certainly fit that bill.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Even for those players still working on the court, these Finals are only the beginning of what promises to be a momentous stretch for the league off it.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a significant contrast to other parts of the Forbidden City, marked by wide open spaces intended to represent the grandeur of imperial power and territory.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This development poses potentially significant implications for American travelers and the airline industry dependent on reliable air transportation.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Critics argue the ballroom's sheer scale—twice the size of the main residence—will fundamentally alter the White House's historic proportions and architectural balance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Present-day Michigan is the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi, Anishinaabe peoples forming the historic Council of Three Fires alliance, with the Indigenous presence pre-dating European settlements by more than 10,000 years.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Winning the lottery is supposed to fix all of your problems, but there are some debts that are too great for the big ticket to cover.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, a bigger ensemble cast might also be involved.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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