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 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.
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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
The monumental move marks one of Kenya’s most significant translocations to date, and the first time Loisaba has seen rhinos since poachers killed off the last of the species there 50 years ago.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
But, price levels are still very much growing ever higher and higher on the foundation of already monumental price growth over the past three years.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In addition to his history-making turn opposite Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman and the monumental 1977 miniseries Roots, Gossett Jr. sustained his on screen career for decades.
—EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024
From the pen of a composer clouded in deafness and declining health, the monumental Diabelli Variations exploded one of the classical era’s most popular musical forms into a transcendent statement of independence, defiance, and resilience.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
The upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris '24 stands as a monumental showcase of On Location's prowess.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The water’s swift current, murkiness and 50-foot depth — plus a lack of certainty about just how many cars or people could have been caught in the collapse — handed emergency responders a monumental task, authorities and disaster response experts said.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
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
The monumental move marks one of Kenya’s most significant translocations to date, and the first time Loisaba has seen rhinos since poachers killed off the last of the species there 50 years ago.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
But, price levels are still very much growing ever higher and higher on the foundation of already monumental price growth over the past three years.
—Ivan Illan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In addition to his history-making turn opposite Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman and the monumental 1977 miniseries Roots, Gossett Jr. sustained his on screen career for decades.
—EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024
From the pen of a composer clouded in deafness and declining health, the monumental Diabelli Variations exploded one of the classical era’s most popular musical forms into a transcendent statement of independence, defiance, and resilience.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
The upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris '24 stands as a monumental showcase of On Location's prowess.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The water’s swift current, murkiness and 50-foot depth — plus a lack of certainty about just how many cars or people could have been caught in the collapse — handed emergency responders a monumental task, authorities and disaster response experts said.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 19 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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