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as in marvellous
causing wonder or astonishment
stage magicians performing prodigious feats for rapt audiences
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as in tremendous
unusually large
a prodigious supply of canned food kept in the basement for emergencies
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as in magnitude
the quality or state of being very large
the proverbial prodigiousness of everything within the state of Texas
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Recent Examples of prodigious
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Go north to Nashville, up east towards the plush and twanging Appalachians, probably swing over the dust-blowing Southwest, and likely other directions yet to be uncovered by the prodigious maven.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Left-handed hitters have reached base against him at a prodigious clip.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The result is one of the most staggering moments of the series, and proof of both Cooper’s prodigious talent, able to use a very real moment (as Owen) to add more resonance to his performance (as Jamie).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
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Echo Valley is the perfect match for someone of Moore’s prodigious talents, a role requiring physicality, strong emotions and belief this is a woman with more than one trick up her sleeve to survive and keep what is left of her family together.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Go north to Nashville, up east towards the plush and twanging Appalachians, probably swing over the dust-blowing Southwest, and likely other directions yet to be uncovered by the prodigious maven.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Left-handed hitters have reached base against him at a prodigious clip.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The result is one of the most staggering moments of the series, and proof of both Cooper’s prodigious talent, able to use a very real moment (as Owen) to add more resonance to his performance (as Jamie).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prodigious
Adjective
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While there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation—and in some cases, outright lies—about my bill, many people brought forward sincere concerns.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Kling, who grew up in Kansas and turns 68 in October, has overseen a period of tremendous growth for the city.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 2025
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The bill’s magnitude seems to have played a role in the disintegrating relationship between Trump and Elon Musk, who remains the world’s richest man despite seeing his net worth plunge in recent days.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The grand jury was most critical of the four-mile OC Streetcar project and said endeavors of that magnitude need to be better planned and executed to benefit a larger portion of Orange County.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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Colleagues, mentors and friends are wonderful sources of feedback.—
Kim Salem-Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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These tender, buttery peas are wonderful in any number of dishes, but our new favorite just might be this black-eyed pea dip.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Smith opened as an enormous favorite at -1600, while Price was +900.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Last week’s Senate Finance Committee draft bill acknowledges this reality and, in contrast to the House version, offers a pragmatic approach to phasing out the clean energy credits, recognizing that businesses signed contracts and made enormous capital decisions based on current law.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Furthermore, the fact the band hasn’t down-tuned or adjusted any of their songs for vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who still effortlessly sings each and every one of Iron Maiden’s songs is absolutely astonishing.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But an investigation resulted in an astonishing call from the other side of the world, which revealed that ‘The GPO Girl’ was, in fact, a 25-year-old Australian, who has created more than 100 false identities.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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As a team, the Thunder’s biggest flaw in Game 6 was the vast difference in turnover margin, which Indiana took advantage of.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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By contrast, the vast majority of Iran’s oil exports, which averaged about 1.5 million barrels per day last year, go through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Looking for an amazing place to celebrate the Fourth of July?—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And equally amazing is the fact that the brooch or pin that Duguid wears in it on his coat survives and [was previously] displayed next to the painting.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
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These benefits from huge Green Pine-series radars for early warning and to help cue fire control sensors towards incoming threats.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But this scraping has sparked a huge backlash from publishers, artists and writers, who complain that it has been done without any consent or compensation.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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