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 is a momentous shift by Trump, one that has implications not only for Ukraine’s very survival but for the survival of America’s partnership with its European allies.
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
But in Europe, a momentous political shift was under way, with street protests against the Russian invasion drawing out hundreds of thousands of people.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
Chalamet plays the iconic musician through one of the most momentous periods of his career: the transition from an all-acoustic folk sound to using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
With that being said, actors and actresses were equipped for the night in striking numbers and suiting that align perfectly with the momentous evening.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
But in Europe, a momentous political shift was under way, with street protests against the Russian invasion drawing out hundreds of thousands of people.
—Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025
Chalamet plays the iconic musician through one of the most momentous periods of his career: the transition from an all-acoustic folk sound to using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
With that being said, actors and actresses were equipped for the night in striking numbers and suiting that align perfectly with the momentous evening.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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President has failed to score points with voters on several major topics, according to a new poll published by News on Sunday.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Cauley entered the week needing 66 more FedExCup points in his next six PGA Tour starts to secure an extension of his major medical through the end of the season.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So, being able to see behind the scenes, which many people don’t get to see, was really important to us.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But a significant drop in traffic volumes measured during the trial changed that.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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If left untreated, these can cause significant problems by leaving behind mineral and scale deposits that gradually build up inside pipes and plumbing fixtures throughout the home.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Turkish authorities in the historic city of Niğde recently detained six people after finding an unusual possession in one of their homes: a medieval mummy allegedly destined for sale on the black market.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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The enduring glow of London's historic gas lights London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Flyers fans are still waiting for Briere to take a big swing at a major name, something that could happen as soon as this summer.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Lack Of Assertiveness And Independent Decision Making Growing up, women are often taught to seek approval before making big decisions and to defer to male figures for validation.—
Sarat Chakravarthi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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