as in colossal
unusually large
The explorers stumbled upon an ancient castle of monolithic proportions.
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Recent Examples of monolithic
The sting was in the difference between the status of his half-brother—a prince who could move back and forth between black and white worlds at a time when the color barrier was monolithic—and the stepson of a postal worker.
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Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
There are filmmakers in Hollywood now, working under the same conditions — bloody conflict abroad, corruption in politics, monolithic mainstream entertainment — and striving for a similar freedom.
—Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Diasporas are often treated by media and policymakers as monolithic blocs — politically unified, ideologically coherent and ready to be mobilized for regime change.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
When asked whether Novo needs to further diversify away from obesity like competitors, Doustdar said that the company doesn't see obesity or diabetes as a single, monolithic disease and sees more opportunity in developing multiple, specialized therapies within the category.
—Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
There are filmmakers in Hollywood now, working under the same conditions — bloody conflict abroad, corruption in politics, monolithic mainstream entertainment — and striving for a similar freedom.
—Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Diasporas are often treated by media and policymakers as monolithic blocs — politically unified, ideologically coherent and ready to be mobilized for regime change.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
When asked whether Novo needs to further diversify away from obesity like competitors, Doustdar said that the company doesn't see obesity or diabetes as a single, monolithic disease and sees more opportunity in developing multiple, specialized therapies within the category.
—Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monolithic
Adjective
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Chief Executive David Zaslav and his team have worked feverishly to pay down the colossal debt that came from Discovery’s 2022 takeover of the larger WarnerMedia.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jetavanaramaya, a colossal fourth-century Sri Lankan monument, was once among the world’s largest structures.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their next album has to hit harder than the last, their growing Street Mob Records roster depends on their vision for the label, and a gigantic tour leaves no room for mistakes.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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But California’s high cost of living is a gigantic gripe.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alexander is a titanic figure in this scene.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Henderson scored, putting the Pats ahead once again in a titanic battle of AFC East powerhouses.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nothing about Julia Loktev’s monumental project is a comfortable watch.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Her counterpart, Red Rangers senior Lydia Barnes, had just nine saves, but some of them were monumental.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi An enormous inland pool of clear water stretching as far as the eye can see, Lake Malawi offers many opportunities for affordable lakeside leisure.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Massive billionaire funding in the race from artificial intelligence interests operated largely outside public awareness, with super PACs spending enormous sums while deliberately avoiding transparency about their true policy priorities, particularly regarding AI regulation[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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The impact of that is astronomical.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Customers enter through the building’s rear, up a flight of stairs and through a red door, which spills out into a sumptuous, 2,000-square-foot lounge with low tin ceilings, moody lighting and a mammoth Buddha statue.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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This bit of mammoth tusk is about 2 feet long and looks more like a log than part of a big curved tooth from a hairy beast that roamed the tundra before going extinct thousands of years ago.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the intuitive Moon trines tender Chiron, your play zone and your travel quadrant are lit up with cosmic potential.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Monolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monolithic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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