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as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
And after search warrants were executed in fentanyl cases, narcotics detectives seized hundreds of guns and massive quantities of all types of drugs.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
There would be a massive influx of humanitarian aid into the strip, where residents have long faced dire humanitarian conditions, Al Thani said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The utility has said enormous demand from the wildfire strained the water system, which has occurred in other areas contending with massive fires, and that about 20% of hydrants in the Palisades saw a loss in pressure.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Having a megadonor in your corner to entice the nation's best recruit will be a massive boon for Michigan and anyone else who is able to follow suit.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
There would be a massive influx of humanitarian aid into the strip, where residents have long faced dire humanitarian conditions, Al Thani said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
The utility has said enormous demand from the wildfire strained the water system, which has occurred in other areas contending with massive fires, and that about 20% of hydrants in the Palisades saw a loss in pressure.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Having a megadonor in your corner to entice the nation's best recruit will be a massive boon for Michigan and anyone else who is able to follow suit.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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It's made from non-abrasive foam to push heavy, wet snow off vehicles without damaging paint, trim, or glass.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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After the company completed integration of the rocket this week, and rolled the super heavy lift rocket to its launch site at Cape Canaveral, the focus turned toward the weather.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
11 Jan. 2025
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The song not only became a huge viral hit, but also reached the No.1 position for the first time in history, a milestone that also represents a breakthrough for the traditional carranga music genre, which has recently found a new place in the music industry.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2025
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However, there are a huge number of potentially harmful contaminants that are not regulated, meaning that their levels in drinking water are neither monitored nor controlled.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Several national parks, including Grand Teton, Glacier and, of course, Rocky Mountain, are all part of this magnificent mountain range, which stretches into Canada.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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United, managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, had a magnificent side, yet the iconic picture doesn’t tell the whole story.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The firms say such services are a win-win: If a homeowner’s home is saved, the insurance company doesn’t have to make a hefty payout.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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And in Florida, credit card users carry the seventh highest credit card balance in the nation, a hefty $7,965, as reported by WalletHub. Carrying debt, often with high interest rates, can be overwhelming and leave you feeling like there’s no way out.—
Chad Van Horn,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2025
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There's a gigantic piece of pizza, a burger complete with lettuce and tomato slices and, of course, meatballs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tyson last fought a sanctioned fight in 2005 , losing a sixth-round TKO to gigantic Irishman Kevin McBride, a fighter of little renown beyond that win.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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Destiny’s title track is a gorgeous midtempo epic, but most of the album is a restlessly kinetic disco workout with some of the group’s tightest vocal arrangements.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Black Lives Matter movement gained enormous attention with its stand against police brutality.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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This guy Puffy, this guy is in an enormous amount of trouble.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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But its glorious catalog lay in disarray, waiting for an astute buyer willing to mine its precious gems.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The glorious few who still worry about the decline of Palm Beach society speculated wildly that Trump was planning to legalize gambling and build a casino, or — the truly frightening possibility — subdivide his acreage and sell houses.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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