vastitude

noun

ˈva-stə-ˌtüd How to pronounce vastitude (audio)
Definition of vastitudenext
as in magnitude
the quality or state of being very large the vastitude of the ocean, especially when contemplated from the deck of a small boat

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  1. magnitude
  2. vastness
Noun
  • The magnitude of the recent decline also provides some perspective.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The 2027 event is the longest eclipse of the century on land, for sure — that's a claim that can't be challenged — but more importantly, a magnitude more people than in 2009 will experience its greatest duration of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnitude
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  • The oceans’ vastness can feel ominous, and though scientists have studied what lurks beneath, so much remains unknown.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Various events bring together factions of a fashion industry that is acutely aware of the vastness of its environmental footprint and how little is being done to mitigate it.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of vastness
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“Vastitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vastitude. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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