monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
2
: of or relating to a monument
modern monumental architecture
3
: very great
a monumental misunderstanding
Synonyms
Examples of monumental in a Sentence
It's more than a mistake; it's a case of monumental stupidity.
the monumental complexity of the issue
Repairing the damage will be a monumental task.
The class was about modern monumental architecture.
Recent Examples on the Web
The reign of Gates and Grove peters out In October, 2000, Fortune ran an article with an illustration depicting Gates and Grove as monumental Egyptian sphinxes.
—
Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
On each solstice, spectators visit to watch the sun shine through the monumental stones.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Boswell’s Camille Williams Boswell girls basketball made it to the regional finals, and junior Camille Williams played a monumental role in catapulting the Pioneers to success.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Next weekend could serve as a monumental chapter in the book of Mustapha’s football career after years of trying to switch the narrative on his projection as a shorter, stockier safety.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Environment and health activists celebrate the move as a monumental moment in the decades-long fight to purge the toxic chemicals from people’s bodies and their environments.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024
The archaeological team found evidence for a monumental henge that dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age; after the site was abandoned, its interior was reoccupied around the 7th century.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
The year 2024 marks the monumental 55th anniversary of the Monaco, and in celebration TAG has unveiled a watch that’s emblematic of its technical prowess and aesthetic codes.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The White House has declared April a Month of Action to recognize care work, launching new efforts to make care more affordable, and taking part in events all month—including today when the president joins the Care Can’t Wait Coalition at a monumental rally.
—Dawn Huckelbridge, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
On each solstice, spectators visit to watch the sun shine through the monumental stones.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Boswell’s Camille Williams Boswell girls basketball made it to the regional finals, and junior Camille Williams played a monumental role in catapulting the Pioneers to success.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Next weekend could serve as a monumental chapter in the book of Mustapha’s football career after years of trying to switch the narrative on his projection as a shorter, stockier safety.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Environment and health activists celebrate the move as a monumental moment in the decades-long fight to purge the toxic chemicals from people’s bodies and their environments.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024
The archaeological team found evidence for a monumental henge that dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age; after the site was abandoned, its interior was reoccupied around the 7th century.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
The year 2024 marks the monumental 55th anniversary of the Monaco, and in celebration TAG has unveiled a watch that’s emblematic of its technical prowess and aesthetic codes.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The White House has declared April a Month of Action to recognize care work, launching new efforts to make care more affordable, and taking part in events all month—including today when the president joins the Care Can’t Wait Coalition at a monumental rally.
—Dawn Huckelbridge, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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monumental
adjective
mon·u·men·tal
ˌmän-yə-ˈment-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to a monument
2
: serving as or resembling a monument : massive
also
: highly significant : outstanding
3
: very great
monumental stupidity
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