MONOLITHIC Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

monolithic

adjective

Definition of monolithic

as in colossal

unusually large The explorers stumbled upon an ancient castle of monolithic proportions.

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Recent Examples of monolithic There was a time before the cultural shakedown of Siamese Dream (1993) and the monolithic 28-track Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) pushed the group’s theatrical rock to near ubiquity. — David Harris, SPIN, 2 June 2026 Taking on an enormous corporation isn’t for the faint of heart; thank goodness Smalls, who first organized the Congress of Essential Workers and then the Amazon Labor Union, has a heart strong enough to keep struggling for his colleagues against a monolithic management team. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The letter goes on to remind them that Christianity is not monolithic and that many Christians, including the people who made the film, believe in it. — Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026 Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for monolithic

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So heading to Earth without boosting your immunity to local diseases means risking colossal embarrassment.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026
The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.

— Hannah Smith July 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of colossal

Adjective

Ganna delivered a titanic turn, with the British squad in the hotseat for the majority of the race’s second half — but they were pipped by the penultimate starters Visma.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Standing in front of a building that just looks like a pile of rubble, rescuers have to undertake a titanic effort to look for any survivors beneath.

— Will Clark, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Definition of titanic

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The Bayeux Tapestry, a monumental 230 foot long medieval textile, depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the subsequent Norman Conquest of England.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026
By beating previously undefeated and heavily favored Ilia Topuria to claim the undisputed UFC lightweight belt for the first time in his career, Gaethje’s monumental upset cemented his legacy as a combat sports legend.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026

Definition of monumental

Adjective

Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova transformed from a serene hangout spot into an enormous fun-fest fit for a nation’s 250th birthday on Friday.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Over time, these little communication shifts can create enormous changes in your home.

— Siggie Cohen, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

Advertisement The Sydney gang’s all back in Liane Moriarty’s sequel to her mammoth bestseller, Big Little Lies, showcasing the midlife foibles of Renata, Jane, Bonnie, Madeline, and Celeste.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Nolan andThe Odyssey kicked off the mammoth release campaign in London over the weekend with a first photo call against the backdrop of the city’s iconic skyline.

— Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of mammoth

Adjective

Thus, with gravity the ultimate winner of this cosmic tug of war, the star's core collapses, sending violent shockwaves rippling outward into the outer stellar layers, which are ripped away.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
For two nights, Earth's only natural satellite will host a cosmic party with three planets – Mars, Saturn and Uranus.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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