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
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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.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 July 2024
Tillman’s total legacy is monumental because of his military service and death.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
This could prove an act of monumental, historic irresponsibility.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 July 2024
Friday’s ruling follows a monumental Supreme Court decision in 2022, in the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
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“Monumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monumental. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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