monolithic

[mon-uh-lith-ik] / ˌmɒn əˈlɪθ ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

massive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hulking imposing

WEAK

big bulky colossal consistent elephantine enormous gargantuan giant gigantic grand great huge immense immovable mammoth permanent solid titanic towering uniform vast whopping

Example Sentences

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“This is not one monolithic patient population, and I think we’re seeing that with the launch of the oral Wegovy,” David Hyman, Lilly’s chief medical officer, said separately at the same event.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Two-thirds of the world's Anglicans are in Africa, but opinion is not monolithic, and there are six female bishops on the continent.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“Technology is no longer monolithic, making selectivity key,” said Keith Lerner, chief investment officer at Truist Advisory.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

But the experience of isolation in prison is not monolithic.

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025

“Well, I’ll be damned,” mumbled General Dreedle, and his ruddy monolithic face softened with amusement.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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