monolithic

adjective

Definition of monolithicnext
as in colossal
unusually large The explorers stumbled upon an ancient castle of monolithic proportions.

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Recent Examples of monolithic The near-unanimous consensus among the monolithic Internet Wrestling Community was how incredible Punk and Owens’ promos were about to be given their near two decades of history. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 There is a seamlessness to the way the body panels blend into each other, conveying a stance that manages to be monolithic and solid without venturing into edgy brick territory. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026 Standard deer cartridges are fine, but use a stout bullet, either bonded, partition or monolithic. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 Even in the bathrooms, the toilet and bidet are concealed inside a kind of Travertine bench and the showerhead pokes out from a monolithic stone slab. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monolithic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monolithic
  1. colossal
  2. gigantic
  3. titanic
  4. monumental
  5. enormous
  6. astronomical
  7. mammoth
  8. cosmic
Adjective
  • The situation is particularly dire given the film’s colossal budget, which totaled around $180 million.
    — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Vikings avoided a colossal mistake in the fourth quarter when Justin Jefferson's throwback near midfield was nearly swiped by the Saints.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of colossal
Adjective
  • The Board leverages the visual engagement potential of a gigantic iPad with the appealing tactility of board games.
    — Kevin Cortez, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • M'Baku is the leader of the Jabari tribe, a Wakandan community that worships a gigantic white gorilla deity.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adjective
  • This supports Beijing’s titanic efforts to fight corruption within its military forces.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The plot, which stage director Adam Cioffari has moved to the present day, is about a small Italian opera company’s rehearsal gone wrong due to a titanic clash of egos.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of titanic
Adjective
  • Visitors enter through a 4,000-square-foot atrium before traveling upwards through the building via corridors, monumental escalators, and galleries overlooking one another.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Brody Knowles led the Dragons with 9 catches for 143 yards and also had a monumental catch facing fourth down late in the fourth quarter.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of monumental
Adjective
  • With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its nuclear reactor gives it enormous endurance without needing to surface or snorkel to operate diesel engines.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • Right now, speaking to friends and family in Iran, yes, prices are astronomical, but there are no serious shortages.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • However, the proposal does recommend that the maximum difference between atomic and astronomical time should not exceed 3,600 seconds or one hour.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of astronomical
Adjective
  • When Jay encounters a giant squid being chased by a mammoth sperm whale, he’s unwittingly entangled in the former’s tentacles and swallowed up in one extended, terrifying sequence.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sure enough, William Contreras immediately tied it in the bottom of the inning with a mammoth homer to left-center.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of mammoth
Adjective
  • The comet becomes a kind of cosmic litterbug, sprinkling dust and debris along its orbit.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The cosmic pileup left behind three new galaxies, each bereft of dark matter, each left to struggle to form a new batch of stars.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cosmic

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“Monolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monolithic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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