as in colossal
unusually large
The explorers stumbled upon an ancient castle of monolithic proportions.
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Recent Examples of monolithic
Skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows fill its sunken lounge adjoining the dining area with natural light, next to a striking monolithic 24-inch-thick rammed earth wall.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
This insight could inform approaches to AI architecture that move beyond monolithic models toward systems with multiple, specialized agents or systems that interact, contend and then collaborate to reach a consensus view.
—Gabriel Snyder, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Instead of a monolithic presentation, the exhibition unfolded as a series of intimate solo shows, offering a more nuanced examination of this dynamic region through each artist’s unique vision of it.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Much like Stonehenge, the monolithic statues at Easter Island, and other premodern engineering marvels, much of Machu Picchu’s construction remains shrouded in mystery.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
This insight could inform approaches to AI architecture that move beyond monolithic models toward systems with multiple, specialized agents or systems that interact, contend and then collaborate to reach a consensus view.
—Gabriel Snyder, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Instead of a monolithic presentation, the exhibition unfolded as a series of intimate solo shows, offering a more nuanced examination of this dynamic region through each artist’s unique vision of it.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Much like Stonehenge, the monolithic statues at Easter Island, and other premodern engineering marvels, much of Machu Picchu’s construction remains shrouded in mystery.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monolithic
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The Institute said while dying adults have previously been filmed by fishermen, the colossal squid have never been seen alive at depth.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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On the season’s closing days, skiers and riders take their turn gaining speed down to the base of the slope, bending their knees and water skiing over a lake, pond or colossal puddle, just hoping to absorb the shock on the other side.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The bathroom could be closed off with sleek pivoting panels and came—like all suites—with a gigantic shower and round bath the size of a Jacuzzi tub.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Djokovic won his only title of 2024 at Roland Garros, beating Alcaraz in their titanic Olympic gold medal match.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Parker scored a second-round TKO victory after landing a titanic overhand right that landed on the top of Bakole’s head.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Hale-Woods and the FWT more broadly have played a monumental role in the sport’s growth.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is poised to deliver a monumental main event as CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns, three generational talents bound by complex history, collide in a triple threat match purely for legacy, with no championship implications.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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The enormous brown shape offered a perfect broadside target.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Costs are astronomical, rents and leases and construction costs and permits for grease traps.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the odds for winning any prize will improve from 1 in 24 to 1 in 23, the chances of winning the big prize will still be astronomical: going from 1 in 302,575,350 to 1 in 290,472,336.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, if all goes to plan, PUNCH's future cosmic images won't have any stars at all — or any zodiacal light, for that matter.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The fantasy series about a cosmic entity who lords over the domain of dreams will have a split second season, with the 6-episode Volume 1 premiering on July 3 and the 5-episode Volume 2 premiering on July 24.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Context The 39-year-old made her return to the desert for her second headline set with a mammoth 21-song set.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Liftoff will happen here in West Texas from a launchpad on a mammoth ranch owned by Jeff Bezos.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Monolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monolithic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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