Definition of tremendousnext

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How is the word tremendous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tremendous are monstrous, prodigious, and stupendous. While all these words mean "extremely impressive," tremendous may imply a power to terrify or inspire awe.

the tremendous roar of the cataract

When might monstrous be a better fit than tremendous?

In some situations, the words monstrous and tremendous are roughly equivalent. However, monstrous implies a departure from the normal (as in size, form, or character) and often carries suggestions of deformity, ugliness, or fabulousness.

the monstrous waste of the project

When is it sensible to use prodigious instead of tremendous?

The synonyms prodigious and tremendous are sometimes interchangeable, but prodigious suggests a marvelousness exceeding belief, usually in something felt as going far beyond a previous maximum (as of goodness, greatness, intensity, or size).

made a prodigious effort and rolled the stone aside

When is stupendous a more appropriate choice than tremendous?

Although the words stupendous and tremendous have much in common, stupendous implies a power to stun or astound, usually because of size, numbers, complexity, or greatness beyond description.

a stupendous volcanic eruption

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tremendous There is tremendous momentum happening in your career, Leo. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Understanding negotiations, contracts, risk, and people has been a tremendous help. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The potential upside in using AI across an enterprise is tremendous, McGuire said. Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 June 2026 The portal has had a tremendous impact on my students, and that’s just in one school. Sarah Scrogin, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremendous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendous
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  • Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Technology companies are spending big to incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses and to build huge data centers.
    Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • But for prices, the distinction makes an enormous difference, Kaneva noted.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The wave that hit downtown Kansas City on Thursday wasn’t like what the city has seen before, even in enormous parades for Chiefs’ Super Bowl or Royals’ World Series victories.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
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  • The vast majority of those flights — 80% of them — have been dedicated to building out the company's Starlink broadband megaconstellation in low Earth orbit.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 June 2026
  • In the final days of the war, the Nazis sought to destroy the party’s vast collection of membership cards and took them to a pulp mill near Munich for that reason.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • While running your air conditioner is likely a must, there are actually other ways to keep your home cooler that don't involve blasting your AC or a gigantic electric bill.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Those include partnering to develop digital workflows and their joint-ownership in the Terafab facility that plans to produce a gigantic one terawatt a year in compute hardware.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 June 2026
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  • The country also has made a massive push to switch to electric vehicles, which reduced Chinese oil consumption by 1 million barrels per day, the International Energy Agency estimates.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The brand is celebrating Prime Day with massive markdowns on its latest and greatest electronics like the Apple Watch SE 3, the AirPods Pro 3, and the 2026 MacBook Air laptop.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The immense viewership totals for Kansas City don’t take into account the number of people watching at the Fan Festival, Power & Light District, Sporting Park or any other watch parties that are being held around the city.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • The only food stall that was open during kickoff sold turkey legs for $23, a smash cheeseburger for $20 and a giant western sausage for $20.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The bodice also included a giant bow at the neck.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 24 June 2026
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  • The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
    Hannah Smith July 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • His public funeral will begin on Saturday, with his body lying in state at the colossal complex in central Tehran that hosts major Friday prayers, official ceremonies and religious gatherings.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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“Tremendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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