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

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

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

Mia admits that, for the first time, the enormity of the detailing has caused sleepless nights.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

He no longer tried to fight, but acted stunned as if for the first time there was some illumination, some comprehension of the enormity of the resistance in a once placid kingdom.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy