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causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a monochromatic portrayal of a hero seemingly without flaws or even distinctive traits

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Recent Examples of monochromatic The film has been lauded for its poignant exploration of solitude and its monochromatic cinematography. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025 Unlike its previous all-in-one devices that pair a keyboard with basic monochromatic screens, its new Freewrite Wordrunner is a standalone mechanical keyboard customized with keys and tools designed to help writers stay focused and work more efficiently. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025 That may seem odd for a monochromatic steel chronograph. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025 In November, the actress attended the 2024 Miami Film Festival in another monochromatic look, this time by Brunello Cucinelli. Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for monochromatic 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
  • That’s a good thing because the brand with the signature bright green paint has lasted decades for a reason - their product is solid.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • There are parts to this team that work; the rebounding and defense are solid.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Brittany Mahomes is giving boring game-day outfits the boot!
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • To complete her sartorial statement, the actress wore a pair of pointed-toe heels in a similar share of burgundy, creating a wholly monochrome effect.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The Quest 2 cameras are monochrome, and sit on the corners of the front of the headset.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • In addition to her tiring routine of delivering disappointment, Hadoula also has to contend with her own troubles in the form of a vision of her deceased mother (Maria Protoppapa).
    Ryan Swen, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Image Piloting a firefighting aircraft is sweaty, tiring work, Mr. Mattiacci said.
    Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.
    Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
  • An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.
    Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This ensures that the wood is neutral and has little impact on the maturing spirit.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • If the home cannot be accessed, individuals may meet the inspector in a neutral location.
    Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Dune: Part Two, another fantasy of third-world power struggle, is dull but dedicated to globalism.
    Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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