as in obelisk
a very large stone that is usually tall and narrow
Archaeologists have reported the discovery of an ancient monolith.
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Remember that neurodivergent people are not a monolith, but many of us excel in our careers due to being both innovative and creative.
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
While no fair is a monolith, this year’s challenging market and packed calendar compelled galleries to make judicious choices regarding participation.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
As Somos has reported in the past, Latinas, and Latines overall, are not a monolith.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Now, just as Christians aren't a monolith, neither are the Nones.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
While no fair is a monolith, this year’s challenging market and packed calendar compelled galleries to make judicious choices regarding participation.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
As Somos has reported in the past, Latinas, and Latines overall, are not a monolith.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Now, just as Christians aren't a monolith, neither are the Nones.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Monolith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monolith. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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