1
as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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as in boring
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
Some snaps show Gellar's heels that fit with the monochromatic look, while all reveal the fuel that keeps the supernatural Slayer ready to go: a cup of coffee.
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Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
But a continuous thread was a Daphne Blake-esque purple; in pea coats, sheer dresses, billowing blouses, and a monochromatic heels and stockings combo.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Now, photo mat boards are carving out a more approachable take on the monochromatic trend.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
And monochromatic looks in athleisure and loungewear will still be big in cool neutrals.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 29 July 2025
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Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
But a continuous thread was a Daphne Blake-esque purple; in pea coats, sheer dresses, billowing blouses, and a monochromatic heels and stockings combo.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Now, photo mat boards are carving out a more approachable take on the monochromatic trend.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
And monochromatic looks in athleisure and loungewear will still be big in cool neutrals.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
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Through his first three seasons, LSU has been solid — never winning fewer than nine games — but has not been elite.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Even the bullpen is solid; that group ranks right around the top third of all 30 teams in wins above replacement.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The parasites get their names from the larvae, which look and act like screws, boring and twisting into their victim's flesh.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the early episodes, when everyone’s still getting to know each other, are the conversations boring?—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So, too, are monochrome, faux-fur pet beds of yore given the cold shoulder here, with intriguing graphics and elegant motifs taking their place.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The blue ensemble featured a wholly monochrome look, with elbow-length short sleeves, buttons down the front placket and a sharp collar with two breast pockets as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Superman’s meh international returns can also be understood as reflective of the worldwide audience tiring of Hollywood’s cultural diktats.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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With both sets of players tiring, the best chance of the 30-minute period would fall to substitute Salma Paralluelo, who could not divert Batlle’s cross towards goal from four yards out.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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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
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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
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New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents, eyeing contraception and a ban on glue traps as alternatives to poison or a slow, brutal death.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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One instance sees a ghastly spectral soldier filling a stream with all the lost souls of the enemies the player has killed so far, but the battle itself is just a slow walk to the end that’s exhausting to trudge through.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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The fermentation program is more detailed than your usual bottle: 33.4% in amphora with 20% skin contact; 33.3% stainless steel, 33.3% neutral French oak.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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They’re designed to promote airflow to keep your feet cool, and the sneaker’s neutral support is great for people without concerns of pronation or supination.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Aug. 2025
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And so to their kits, which more often than not are just not especially interesting: take this away strip, with its mid-2000s retro styling and pleasant off-white piping, but is just…quite dull.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia can strip the finish and dull the surface, leaving the floor prone to scratches and other damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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