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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Tribal voting patterns vary The Indigenous vote is not a monolith and depends on many factors.
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
The Middle Eastern communities of Michigan are not a monolith and have diverse backgrounds and views.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, one goal of these dialogues should be to demonstrate that not all the states that possess nuclear weapons are alike, and they should not be treated as a monolith in international diplomacy.
—Doreen Horschig, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2024
At the top of their concerns: tech monoliths blurring the separation of studios and distributors that have encroached upon the industry.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
The Middle Eastern communities of Michigan are not a monolith and have diverse backgrounds and views.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, one goal of these dialogues should be to demonstrate that not all the states that possess nuclear weapons are alike, and they should not be treated as a monolith in international diplomacy.
—Doreen Horschig, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2024
At the top of their concerns: tech monoliths blurring the separation of studios and distributors that have encroached upon the industry.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
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“Monolith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monolith. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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