monolithic
adjective
mono·lith·ic
ˌmä-nə-ˈli-thik 
1
b(1)
: formed from a single crystal
a monolithic silicon chip
(2)
: produced in or on a monolithic chip (see chip entry 1 sense 6b)
a monolithic circuit
2
a
: cast as a single piece
a monolithic concrete wall
b
: formed or composed of material without joints or seams
a monolithic floor covering
c
: consisting of or constituting a single unit
3
a
: constituting a massive undifferentiated and often rigid whole
a monolithic society
b
: exhibiting or characterized by often rigidly fixed uniformity
monolithic party unity
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Yet even here the pattern is not monolithic: the gap is almost entirely driven by Black boys.
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Idrees Kahloon, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Though most of it has been in opposition, opinions on dense developments like the 213-unit, 22-story building proposed for 970 Turquoise aren’t monolithic.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
The duo discusses the perception of China as a monolithic entity, highlighting its internal tensions and buffer zones like Tibet and Inner Mongolia.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
There are common pitfalls, such as monolithic pipelines, poor visibility for customers into their credits usage, poor data governance and underestimating real-time requirements.
—Griffin Parry, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Idrees Kahloon, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Though most of it has been in opposition, opinions on dense developments like the 213-unit, 22-story building proposed for 970 Turquoise aren’t monolithic.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
The duo discusses the perception of China as a monolithic entity, highlighting its internal tensions and buffer zones like Tibet and Inner Mongolia.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
There are common pitfalls, such as monolithic pipelines, poor visibility for customers into their credits usage, poor data governance and underestimating real-time requirements.
—Griffin Parry, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Monolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monolithic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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