1
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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3
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
After China fired ballistic missiles at American bases in Japan, the fighting exploded, with the U.S. launching massive strikes against the mainland and Japanese jets attacking Chinese ships.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Until now, the most massive back hole merger was GW190521, detected in 2020.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
Americans' views on immigration took a massive positive swing this year amid President Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown, according to new Gallup polling.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Washington — Republicans plan to slash Medicaid funding to help offset the tax cuts and new spending included in President Trump's massive domestic policy bill.
—July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Until now, the most massive back hole merger was GW190521, detected in 2020.
—ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
Americans' views on immigration took a massive positive swing this year amid President Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown, according to new Gallup polling.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Washington — Republicans plan to slash Medicaid funding to help offset the tax cuts and new spending included in President Trump's massive domestic policy bill.
—July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Recent heavy rains likely contributed to the dam failure.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The outages came after monsoon storms moved across the state, bringing heavy rain, wind and flash flooding risk.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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On Thursday, Israel’s military took journalists to the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing where hundreds of boxes of aid were on pallets filling a huge lot.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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So, my ability for my flat serves not only to be coming in at 145 [mph] but also rising above his shoulders is huge.—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 July 2025
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Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth major success.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Since his reign as the original Black Sabbath member, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has left behind a plethora of hefty tunes that will rock on for eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Hasbro did take a hefty $1 billion write down on its consumer products business in part as retailers pushed holiday orders until later in the year given general economic uncertainty.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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There will be immediate deduction of research and development, which sounds like a snoozer but historically has brought about a gigantic geyser of money toward the creation of new products, which need lots of equipment to test and build.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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The main event seems like a formality with Hangman Adam Page a gigantic favorite to win.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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What began in 2020 as a loose constellation of 20-some galleries and art institutions opening their doors to visitors has evolved into an epic smorgasbord of exhibitions, performances, collaborations, and dance parties, not to mention sound, floral, and who knows what other kinds of installations.—
Lauren Mechling,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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Scene Breakdown: Embrace AI Convention - From a dance battle to a blood fest, this breakdown will show how each department worked together to create this epic and deadly sequence.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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After Assad fell, Israel swiftly launched an enormous countrywide air campaign targeting the remnants of his military stockpiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Among the projects will be the construction of data centers to help provide the enormous amounts of energy needed to power AI.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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But fall offers another harvest season — a glorious harvest season.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
18 July 2025
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There are few things as glorious as a perfect summer night spent at a music festival, listening to your favorite artists as the sun sets at golden hour.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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