as in colossal
unusually large
The explorers stumbled upon an ancient castle of monolithic proportions.
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Recent Examples of monolithic
Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In the near term, the next monolithic sporting event on the calendar is the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Another risk is creating heavy, monolithic structures that aren’t designed for future changes, leading to a very high total cost of ownership for future upgrades.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
European far-right politicians and their parties are not monolithic in ideology, ambitions or power.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In the near term, the next monolithic sporting event on the calendar is the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Another risk is creating heavy, monolithic structures that aren’t designed for future changes, leading to a very high total cost of ownership for future upgrades.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
European far-right politicians and their parties are not monolithic in ideology, ambitions or power.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monolithic
Adjective
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These are players who have worked hard and earned their place here, some of whom will only play at one World Cup, and they have been put at a colossal disadvantage.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Our ambition was to bring back the magic of Old Paris and the colossal transformation led by Napoleon III and Haussmann, with premium production values in both cinematography and visual effects.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Miami knows a variety of sports on a gigantic scale more than most big cities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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And two, the logo is ugly and gigantic.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Heightening the conflict is the fact that both the host and the guest are world-famous writers, each with a titanic ego.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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No struggles were more titanic for Rafa than his epic faceoffs against Roger Federer and against another GOAT, Novak Djokovic (both Fed and Novak appear in the series).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The previous organ was completed in the early 1930s, but turned out to be too small for its monumental space and frequently broke down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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And later this week, shredded paper will rain down on the basketball champions for the NYC ticker-tape parade celebrating the win—a historic tradition honoring monumental moments like the Yankees’ 1961 World Series win and Nelson Mandela’s release from prison; the parade is a first for the Knicks.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Start small with beaded bookmarks or diamond art magnets, or take on a long-term project with enormous pieces of diamond wall art.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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And that set off an enormous race, and then of course a trajectory of many labs adopting the technology for all kinds of applications.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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After a sultry stretch, weather conditions in parts of the Midwest and East are about to get more refreshing for the final week of the astronomical spring season.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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That includes using a technique called atomic interferometry or quantum sensors to make measurements across the solar system, such as lunar laser ranging, or on wider astronomical scales such as measuring the dynamics of planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Other mammoth rehab projects in the works nearby are expected to help fill vacant offices and revive aging skyscrapers with new apartments and hotel rooms.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The event will take place in a mammoth, claw-like outdoor arena that will spotlight the White House in the background.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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While the mission was designed with dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets in mind, Roman’s unprecedented observational capability will offer practically limitless opportunities for astronomers to explore all kinds of cosmic topics.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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The Love Goddess Venus rises in your 10th House of Career and Status, standing opposite cosmic detective Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so public goals confront private truths that need recognition.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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“Monolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monolithic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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