enormity

Example Sentences

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Still, America knows little of Glass’ operatic enormity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"Instead of being dumbstruck by the enormity of it, we can actually make progress toward an answer about why we're here in the universe."

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In an effort to show how serious Plaid was taking the challenge, ap Iorwerth said the "enormity" of the task ahead of them can "all feel daunting at times".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Also notice that the true enormity of Africa comes across on this map.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

For an instant Matt wasn’t sure he’d heard right.Then the full enormity of the situation sank in on him.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer