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monumental

[mon-yuh-men-tl] / ˌmɒn yəˈmɛn tl /


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This struck him as a monumental misuse of resources.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

He most recently led the state attorneys’ case against concert promoter and ticketing firm Live Nation, resulting in a monumental win for the states, including California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The two have been massive and monumental in delivering Arsenal their first title in 22 years and Gabriel chips in with goals and assists from set-pieces too.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Buried under the capital’s broad avenues, however, are a series of public spaces eschewing classical ornament yet achieving something rarer—a monumental and timeless civic dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

They did, however, find monumental pillared structures decorated with spectacular engravings.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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