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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
Just moving it would be a monumental task.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Brittany wasn’t expecting Hilary to pop the question on this monumental trip, but did happen to make a joke about it two days before the engagement.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Photographed by Nikolai von Bismarck and styled by Elodie David, the moody images have personal nods to the Italian designer, as they were shot at Villa Manin in the country’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, a monumental 18th-century estate located near Gallici’s hometown.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The avalanche of Miami Dolphins cuts Monday, which included the monumental release of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, began with outside linebacker Bradley Chubb.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Brittany wasn’t expecting Hilary to pop the question on this monumental trip, but did happen to make a joke about it two days before the engagement.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Photographed by Nikolai von Bismarck and styled by Elodie David, the moody images have personal nods to the Italian designer, as they were shot at Villa Manin in the country’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, a monumental 18th-century estate located near Gallici’s hometown.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The avalanche of Miami Dolphins cuts Monday, which included the monumental release of wide receiver Tyreek Hill, began with outside linebacker Bradley Chubb.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monumental
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This mega-ship feels like a floating city built around a magnificent atrium instead of a town square.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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This effect, known as Rayleigh scattering, is the same reason that the sky takes on magnificent shades of red and orange around sunset.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The residences are huge, and the life is peaceful – at least west of Kyiv.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Gardens are relatively easy to navigate, but huge and sprawling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Singleton said that preparation is rooted in a broader understanding of what actually drives trafficking around major sporting events.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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McIlroy, beloved superstar, pulling off the epic comeback.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, stop near the state line closest to South Lake Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride to Heavenly Ski Resort, home to a viewing platform offering epic bird's-eye views of the lake.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The first half of NEE is a gigantic utility powering the state of Florida called Florida Power and Light (FPL).—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the musical experience would have been far better without competition from a gigantic amateur TV show.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The upcoming historic mission, expected to lift off as soon as early March, will mark the first time humans have ventured to the moon’s vicinity in more than 50 years — and kick-start a new wave of lunar exploration that could answer enduring questions about Earth’s natural satellite.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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But for one glorious quarter on Sunday against the Nuggets, Podziemski finally received the not-so-subtle message the universe has been shooting his direction for months.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Finally, there's Canes & Tales, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar (again with glorious views) featuring ace mixologists and some hard-to-find sake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Naturalists will take to the property's enormous, 116-year-old Indian banyan tree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her fluent Mandarin also gives her access to an enormous market in China, where her face is splashed across billboards and television screens.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monumental. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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