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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences
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as in huge
unusually large
serves a monumental sundae that usually requires three people to finish it
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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
the moon landing was seen as a monumental event in human history
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Recent Examples of monumental
The project, which began in 2008 and has travelled across cities including Cartagena, Havana, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Berlin and Istanbul, uses monumental portraits of older residents as a record of civic memory.
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Bringing that density to life was a monumental undertaking.
—Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 15 Jan. 2026
This is a monumental moment for an organization that had completely lost its way.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
In evaluating the building’s future, Dallas might consider the example of New York’s Penn Station, a monumental work of architecture derided as dilapidated in the 1960s, and torn down for a development including an arena.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Bringing that density to life was a monumental undertaking.
—Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 15 Jan. 2026
This is a monumental moment for an organization that had completely lost its way.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
In evaluating the building’s future, Dallas might consider the example of New York’s Penn Station, a monumental work of architecture derided as dilapidated in the 1960s, and torn down for a development including an arena.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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But officiating grumbles aside, Hamburg were the story, giving a magnificent performance in spite of the imbalance between the two teams.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The only way to arrive is by boat, which is precisely what makes this small but mighty island so magnificent.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Senate passed a package funding huge chunks of the federal government through September but setting a two-week stopwatch on the expiration of Homeland Security funding.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate Russia is assembling forces for a major aerial attack.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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An epic film that does justice to an epic book.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Orpheus parade always rolls on the Monday immediately before Mardi Gras Day and culminates with the epic black-tie Orpheuscapade (more on that later).—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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These stray images were then blasted away by a blazing sun that completely filled the space of awareness before transforming itself into a gigantic eyeball—a sighted sun with a black circle of iris.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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An ending to the story of this gigantic resource has yet to be written.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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And while its facade may blend in with the rest of the city's historic stone architecture, the interiors tell a different story.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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If Everett applied this level of discipline to a stadium proposal, Boston should apply at least the same standard to White Stadium — a venue proposed in the middle of a historic park, with no on-site parking and access through residential streets.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the summertime, those same hills are alive with glorious hiking and biking among high mountain meadows and pristine lakes.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Geekie, who had one goal in 14 games, fanned on two glorious one-time attempts on the only power play in the period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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At its heart is a 38-meter-high domed lounge with dazzling gold-and-maroon Islamic fretwork walls and an enormous chandelier.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Modern society has fully embraced the label, placing enormous value on intellect and IQ.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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