as in huge
unusually large
a vast expanse of land just waiting to be settled
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Recent Examples of vast
Fenech headed the Tumas Group, which has vast interests spanning gaming, hospitality and leisure, management and property development.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The vast, dense forests of Appalachia—held apart as a separate realm operating according to a cultural logic of its own—also occupy a fabled place in the American imagination.
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Idra Novey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Hyundai, Boston Dynamics' parent company, plans to leverage its vast manufacturing expertise to produce 30,000 units annually.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The oral cavity also holds fungi, viruses and archaea, though bacteria account for the vast majority of what has been studied.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for vast
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The vast, dense forests of Appalachia—held apart as a separate realm operating according to a cultural logic of its own—also occupy a fabled place in the American imagination.
—
Idra Novey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Hyundai, Boston Dynamics' parent company, plans to leverage its vast manufacturing expertise to produce 30,000 units annually.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The oral cavity also holds fungi, viruses and archaea, though bacteria account for the vast majority of what has been studied.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for vast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vast
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
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But for prices, the distinction makes an enormous difference, Kaneva noted.
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The wave that hit downtown Kansas City on Thursday wasn’t like what the city has seen before, even in enormous parades for Chiefs’ Super Bowl or Royals’ World Series victories.
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But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.
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After soaring to tremendous heights and leading the market for years, AI stocks have been under pressure recently because of worries their profits can’t possibly keep pace with the tremendous rallies for their stock prices.
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Seismic events release tremendous amounts of seismic energy.
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Atlanta Braves at Truist Park A massive Braves block party will take place in Truist Park on Saturday, with flyovers, baseball, fireworks and more.
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Artist Stan Herd created a massive quarter-acre Algerian flag earthwork near the Lied Center on west campus.
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What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.
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While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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The immense viewership totals for Kansas City don’t take into account the number of people watching at the Fan Festival, Power & Light District, Sporting Park or any other watch parties that are being held around the city.
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The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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His public funeral will begin on Saturday, with his body lying in state at the colossal complex in central Tehran that hosts major Friday prayers, official ceremonies and religious gatherings.
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“Vast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vast. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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