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
Bennett successfully takes on the momentous task of crafting authentic voices for a myriad of characters.
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Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
All told, more than two dozen travelers tagged along for his momentous journey; well over a dozen of them already held million-miler status with United.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
The director marks that momentous departure accordingly, with a kind of procession down Rome’s ritziest shopping street, Via dei Condotti, lined with luxury boutiques and admiring onlookers.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Chicago’s most momentous budget season in recent memory begins this coming Thursday with the Chicago Board of Education’s vote on a budget for the school year that already is underway.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for momentous
Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
All told, more than two dozen travelers tagged along for his momentous journey; well over a dozen of them already held million-miler status with United.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
The director marks that momentous departure accordingly, with a kind of procession down Rome’s ritziest shopping street, Via dei Condotti, lined with luxury boutiques and admiring onlookers.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Chicago’s most momentous budget season in recent memory begins this coming Thursday with the Chicago Board of Education’s vote on a budget for the school year that already is underway.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 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,
7 Sep. 2025
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The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International, with direct flights from New York, Chicago, Boston, and beyond.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And that became a very important part of the character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The aircraft represents a significant investment of about $200 million for a single plane.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The historic new daytime drama Beyond the Gates has officially set its second crossover with one of its CBS sister series, and its first from The Bold and the Beautiful.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bowl is big, almost as wide across as a soccer ball.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were big donations for conservation efforts, including donations to help protect the Vjosa River in Albania.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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