monumental

adjective

ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce monumental (audio)
Definition of monumentalnext
1
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception a monumental misunderstanding that had far-reaching consequences

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2
as in huge
unusually large serves a monumental sundae that usually requires three people to finish it

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3
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 building’s organic forms help steer passengers through the terminal, while gardens and open spaces break up its monumental scale. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026 So, favoring a veteran-heavy offensive line might make sense, especially with Bryce Young facing a monumental campaign for his future in Carolina. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 Regardless, fashion history is rife with references to the goddesses and mortals who populate these monumental tales. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026 As Thomas slowly regained feeling and strength in his arm and wrist, the monumental advancement made international headlines and was inducted into TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for monumental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
  1. magnificent
  2. huge
  3. major
  4. epic
  5. gigantic
  6. historic
  7. glorious
  8. enormous
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  • And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Pico Lopes, the Shamrock Rovers centre-half recruited on LinkedIn, at the heart of Cape Verde’s defence was magnificent.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of magnificent
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  • Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Notable quote There is a huge amount of animosity, every single day, thrown at trans kids.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026
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  • Yaks breed notoriously slowly, with females birthing just four or five offspring in their lifetime – a major challenge for their long-term survival.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The district, established in 1992, well after the Voting Rights Act, to help ensure Black voting power, is in the process of a major transition of leadership as Congresswoman Frederica Wilson winds down her final term.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of major
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  • Greeks will tell you that Homer’s epic tale with its themes of hospitality, loyalty, feasting, and homecoming is still a true reflection of Greek culture today.
    — Heidi Fuller-love, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • Idda takes an epic approach to unearthing the packed layers of a stewing friendship.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026
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  • The two lakes, which are essentially one gigantic reservoir separated by the Grand Canyon, hold just under 60% of the total water currently stored in the basin.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Also seen is Edric’s sinister pod sliding silently into one of the gigantic Guild Heighliner starships.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026
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  • The storm system that caused historic flooding in West Virginia Tuesday into Wednesday and wreaked havoc from the Ohio Valley to the East Coast will linger across Virginia and the Southeast through the end of the week.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
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  • Speaking of God, the pedal steel is capable of exaltation, too, the rise and fall of its strings able to emulate a glorious choir or a keening request or spread out like the cosmos itself.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Another gripe for many is the American accents uniformly applied to these characters from Greek mythology when everyone knows that all the glorious empires of Hollywood speak exclusively in British accents.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of glorious
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  • Manchester, meanwhile, faced enormous challenges in its comeback, from high levels of poverty and unemployment to poor education and crumbling infrastructure.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • This has enormous implications for how wars start, end, and are waged.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
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