1
: of, relating to, or made with a single color or hue
2
: involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color (such as gray)
monochrome film
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Adjective
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
The resort's monochrome, minimalist villas are inspired by the white and blue Cycladic design aesthetic.
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Noun
One of the key changes between the generations is the addition of an integrated monochrome display which sits in the top tube of the frame.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The actress took the monochrome route, wearing a sheer black blouse with long sleeves, a high neckline and a Lavallière detail.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
The resort's monochrome, minimalist villas are inspired by the white and blue Cycladic design aesthetic.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochrome. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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