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
Senior Jayda Curry drew a momentous charge and made two clutch free throws in the final minute.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
In this brazen act of political suppression, the Turkish government has taken a momentous step toward full-fledged autocracy.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
The Bong-Carpenter event sold out in only a few hours (there will be a standby line) and promises to be one of the momentous film-nerd gatherings of the year.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
As one of the longest stays in space for a NASA astronaut, his return is not only a personal milestone for the Wilmore family but also a momentous occasion for the space community.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
In this brazen act of political suppression, the Turkish government has taken a momentous step toward full-fledged autocracy.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
The Bong-Carpenter event sold out in only a few hours (there will be a standby line) and promises to be one of the momentous film-nerd gatherings of the year.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
As one of the longest stays in space for a NASA astronaut, his return is not only a personal milestone for the Wilmore family but also a momentous occasion for the space community.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentous
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Working with seasoned veterans was also a thrill for Frenchman Renan Pacheco, who scored his first major American role playing Lane’s love interest in the pilot.—
Rance Collins,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The question of whether a homegrown act with a major K-pop influence can cross over, and truly take root, in the notoriously discerning British mainstream is more complex.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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The statistics are likely to reveal the true impact of Musk's first few months of political power on the sales of his most important company.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps more important, not everything the administration has done so far has actually streamlined the process for oil companies to invest and drill.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Navigating a Complex Legal Landscape In recent months, the U.S. regulatory landscape has seen significant shifts concerning DEI initiatives.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The historic program last won the title in 2016, led by MVP Breanna Stewart.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE, an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Jason McIntyre discusses the biggest takeaways from the game, including how Florida has come back from several deficits this tournament.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Momentous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentous. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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