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
Still, lurking behind this year’s special anniversary is a more momentous change: the shifting relationship between Russia and the United States since Trump’s return to office.
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
Then came a week of momentous headlines: on April 30, the death of Benito Mussolini; on May … Continue reading V-E Day was cause for celebration — and worry
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Victory in Europe (V-E) Day brought thousands of people to State Street.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
These days, de Blasio most often makes the news for his love life or for such momentous moves as dyeing his salt-and-pepper crewcut.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Prince Harry, 40, published the groundbreaking memoir Spare in January 2023 about his childhood in the royal spotlight, military career, love story with Meghan and their momentous step back from their royal roles in the U.K. in 2020.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
Then came a week of momentous headlines: on April 30, the death of Benito Mussolini; on May … Continue reading V-E Day was cause for celebration — and worry
Chicago Tribune
0 Comments
Victory in Europe (V-E) Day brought thousands of people to State Street.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
These days, de Blasio most often makes the news for his love life or for such momentous moves as dyeing his salt-and-pepper crewcut.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Prince Harry, 40, published the groundbreaking memoir Spare in January 2023 about his childhood in the royal spotlight, military career, love story with Meghan and their momentous step back from their royal roles in the U.K. in 2020.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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The three-time major champion, lacking only the Wanamaker Trophy for his major collection, ran off three straight bogeys early on the back nine and shot 76.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Climate has therefore become an increasingly important consideration in assessing credit score risk, right along with a consumer's debt, income and collateral in the home, according to a new report from First Street, a climate risk assessment firm.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Almost every automaker has capitalized on this growth, with a few exceptions—Tesla being the most significant.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Photo of the day: Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side pope Rome, the ancient city and historic home of the Catholic Church, felt close to the South Side on Sunday as Chicagoans were still grasping the reality that a son of the neighborhood had become pope, the first American ever.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The discovery may shed new light on the region's historic culture and wealth, as well as the craftsmanship skills of those living within the society at the time.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Crow-Armstrong had a big series against the Sox and seems to enjoy being a villain in the eyes of Sox fans for his chest-thumping, arm-waving celebrations.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Nikola Jokic is the biggest reason why the Nuggets are on the brink of a sizable upset.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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