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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 But so often people neglect to mention the tremendous silliness and penchant for character work that animated his comedy too. Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025 The city experienced tremendous population growth, owing especially to immigration from countries such as Ireland, Germany, Poland, and Italy. Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025 Music was one of James's passions and ability to share his band and collection with millions of people across the world brought him tremendous joy. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 Pedri has been the key to Barca’s tremendous season, directing games from the centre of the park. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tremendous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendous
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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
  • Lamine’s extension is another huge statement from FC Barcelona After seeing Pedri, Gavi, Ronald Araujo and Raphinha all commit in the last few months, tying down Lamine is another huge statement from President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 27 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
  • Like Musk, Venis is obsessed with going to outer space and with using his enormous war chest to build hyperscale data centers to create powerful anti-woke AI systems.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
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  • The lander would also need to run on non-rechargeable batteries, because the vast distance to the Sun would make solar panels prohibitively massive.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
  • By running as an NPA, Pizzo hopes to appeal to a vast electorate alienated by both major parties.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 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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    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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  • Earps also made a massive impact off the field, calling out Nike for not selling replica women’s goalkeeper shirts during the World Cup — and winning.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • After their massive breakthrough and worldwide success, all eyes are on Turnstile.
    Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
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  • Despite being in immense pain and facing memory issues, Jase Robertson said his dad was keen to return to the Christianity podcast, which was first launched in 2019.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2025
  • Plants flower on both old and new wood, producing two flushes of blooms with immense staying power.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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  • Richman sits behind two giant computer monitors atop an enormous desk that’s directly below an even bigger monitor displaying the rough cut.
    Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
  • For those sorts of people, the news that audio giant JBL has developed a new PartyBox 520 speaker will be music to their ears.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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  • Only five of the colossal machines have ever been shipped.
    Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 22 May 2025
  • Here in this vast sandy landscape (also known as the Empty Quarter), colossal dunes create a breathtaking setting for stargazing — an activity that the resort can organize.
    Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

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“Tremendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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