monumental

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Rudin was not present at Sunday's ceremony, and the production's trophy for best play revival was accepted by actor Nathan Lane, who paid tribute to "the genius of Arthur Miller, who created this monumental masterpiece".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This struck him as a monumental misuse of resources.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Buried under the capital’s broad avenues, however, are a series of public spaces eschewing classical ornament yet achieving something rarer—a monumental and timeless civic dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“It was a monumental moment, which we were so grateful for,” said Meredith Kaplan, a multigenerational temple member who lost her home in the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

My father’s life story stands alongside such monumental works as The Diary of Anne Frank and others.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey