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as in difficult
requiring considerable physical or mental effort
the herculean task of grading 60 student essays over one weekend
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as in enormous
unusually large
a herculean banquet table that took eight men to lift it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herculean
Adjective
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Dietary fat can be difficult to digest and may cause more irritation and pain.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 May 2025 -
These connections are difficult to make from within, but consultants are trained to see across boundaries.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But, Tether has also had an enormous increase in popularity, with the number of outstanding Tether coins rising from $2 billion in 2019 to $153 billion today.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Beyond these rooms is a meditation space/guest room with an enormous Buddha.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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In this one-man show, Whitfield steps onstage not just as a performer, but as a guide—challenging, inspiring, and activating the ABFF community to transform their pain into purpose.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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The new bill, advocates said, is also expected to be particularly challenging for Native Americans who rely on tribal cards for identification ‒ which typically don't include place of birth, as the new law requires.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The adaptation takes the game’s hugely engaging story and expands it for the screen, bringing tremendous performances, stunning effects, and impeccably shot action.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Thank you all for your tremendous support and dedication in our fight to secure a fair contract!—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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That’s really tough to stop from turning into scoring opportunities for the opponent.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Dapple Baby takes this task very seriously, offering a fragrance-free formula that’s tough on stains yet gentle on newborn skin.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Southeast Side environmental activists also fought successfully to remove huge mounds of gritty black petroleum coke left for years near their homes.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Tom and Rhyan make a formidable duo on the right side of the line and Jenkins will move to center after spending most of his career at left guard.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Each pits a young heroine of humble means against the formidable, possibly sinister lady of the estate; this time, that quintessential Nicole Kidman role is played by a serenely terrifying Julianne Moore.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
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In numerous ways, the loss of Fernandes would be a gigantic blow for United.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This gigantic bet-and-get offer is exclusively available to new DraftKings customers who use the code and register today.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Herculean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herculean. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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