as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
a momentous occasion that will go down in the history books
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Recent Examples of momentous
Dech’s first month on the job has been momentous, seeing the opening of the Monon Corridor service and now the groundbreaking for the downtown Hammond station.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The trip had momentous political significance.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The momentous task of turning around its moneymaker Gucci remains a key issue.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The deals mean the series has now crossed the momentous 100-territory mark.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The trip had momentous political significance.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The momentous task of turning around its moneymaker Gucci remains a key issue.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The deals mean the series has now crossed the momentous 100-territory mark.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
Adjective
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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In dozens of markets, including San Diego and Sacramento, Nexstar would own multiple major TV network affiliates.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Later, Mercury in Aries aligns with Chiron, opening the door for honest conversations that can repair something important.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Sleep stages differ in important ways, Monika Schönauer, a sleep researcher at the University of Freiburg, who wasn’t involved in the study, told me.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The planet no longer has active plate tectonics and only experienced more significant geological activity in its distant past.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, contains historic butterfly gardens and flora native to the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Set the scene In the heart of Center City, W Philadelphia adds a dash of style to the city’s historic landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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