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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 That 2023 tournament generated tremendous international excitement, with superstars such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto competing for Japan; Francisco Lindor captaining Puerto Rico; and Juan Soto leading the Dominican Republic. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026 The true magic, though, happened on the microphone, as Snoop Dogg was on the call for the moment, providing tremendous color commentary. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026 While never commercially successful, his films had a tremendous impact on art house cinema. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026 The researchers’ analysis also revealed that tremendous care had been taken to carry out the cremation. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tremendous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremendous
Adjective
  • At the center of all the glitzy havoc—her face often looming on a huge flat screen that rolls around the stage, following actors like a hulking LED stalker—is of course Chenoweth.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Todd also had a huge sack in the fourth quarter.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
  • By Christmas, the enormous mammal had done serious damage — turning on a gas line under the house —that forced Johnson to live without hot water.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Open my soul to the vast dark places.
    Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Both nations boast vast petroleum reserves and extensive mineral wealth, long positioning themselves as anti-imperialist adversaries of the US.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s also a massive leg lumbering in the distance which could be a Sentinel, the gigantic, mutant-hunting robots that are some of X-Men’s most iconic villains.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Chaplin holds many vestiges of its former ownership, from an old saw mill and furnace from when Chaplin was making his films, to his footsteps, to a gigantic set of muppet eyes overlooking the soundstage room.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Constructed with the same thick, stretchy fleece material, this sporty pullover comes with a massive kangaroo pocket and a large hood, both working to keep you warm on chilly flights.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This delicate balance allows massive galaxies to stay dormant for billions of years, even when star-forming material is present.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The profound tragedy is that the husband has been an intellectual and executive giant of immense quality, with abundant gifts and skills.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
  • In Mumbai, the scale of poverty and homelessness is so immense that the value of an individual life is often crushingly little.
    Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The cybersecurity landscape right now is rife with opportunity and anxiety, particularly for giant companies that are trying to find their way in a world with a rapidly expanding threat landscape that far surpasses just humans.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Those giant snow piles in some parking lots won't be going anywhere anytime soon, but most of the snow is gone from your yard.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Subtle dark patches on the lunar surface betray the presence of colossal basaltic plains, where lava flows coated vast swathes of Earth's natural satellite, before solidifying in the extreme environment of space.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The wreck of a colossal oil barge is home to some of the bay's most stunning marine life.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Tremendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremendous. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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