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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
Chalamet arrived in a monochromatic butter yellow custom Givenchy suit designed by Sarah Burton.
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Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Think head-to-toe Chanel and a monochromatic fit—actually pretty practical, with straight-leg jeans and easily slipped on and off heeled boots.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Last spring, white dresses were one of the breakout trends of the season with monochromatic white looks populating the runways of Chloé, Gucci, Carven, Prada, Stella McCartney, Loewe, Jil Sander and Akris.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
The design, with a corset bodice, is adorned with monochromatic florals of varying sizes, adding to its whimsy.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
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Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Think head-to-toe Chanel and a monochromatic fit—actually pretty practical, with straight-leg jeans and easily slipped on and off heeled boots.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Last spring, white dresses were one of the breakout trends of the season with monochromatic white looks populating the runways of Chloé, Gucci, Carven, Prada, Stella McCartney, Loewe, Jil Sander and Akris.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
The design, with a corset bodice, is adorned with monochromatic florals of varying sizes, adding to its whimsy.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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The outcome is a solid software foundation that allows data scientists and developers to concentrate on creating AI solutions instead of grappling with infrastructure.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The solid, one-piece stone island spotlights the kitchen.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Transform boring tasks into challenges with stakes, rewards, and achievements.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Broberg’s heartbreaking overtime winner Some overtimes are boring, with teams methodically regrouping.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Quest 2 cameras are monochrome, and sit on the corners of the front of the headset.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Brown coordinated the look with a pair of pointed-toe heels in a similar ivory shade for a wholly monochrome approach to her look.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While squatting is a relatively rare problem at the national level, the issue has gotten more attention over the past year—and can be extremely tiring and stressful for property owners.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Kraft likes taking big swings, but after tiring of Belichick’s autocratic approach, his priority for the 2024 season was simply regaining control of his franchise.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 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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Plan For Possible Delays: Given the potential for slower processing, apply well before needing benefits.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Don’t confuse grilling with smoking though—the basic difference is smoking is a slow process where food is cooked at low temperatures for a long period while grilling requires high heat applied over a short burst of time.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The main romance is dull, but there’s plenty of fun slapstick and creative set-pieces in John Hughes’ script to make up for it.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over time, excessive stimulation can lead to dysregulation of the reward system, making routine activities feel dull in comparison.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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