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
The Pretty Woman actor, dressed in a monochromatic T-shirt, zip-up, and jacket, smiled slightly with his eyes closed.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Thanks to its unique, monochromatic design, the Atoms Model 000 is a stylish, versatile sneaker suitable for everything from casual walks to dinner outings.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Oversized feathery furs made way for suiting moments and monochromatic ensembles in burgundy, magenta and red.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
For the occasion Hailey wore a monochromatic ensemble consisting of a black sweater with a center seam and a pair of wide-leg trousers elongated with pointed-toe black boots.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Thanks to its unique, monochromatic design, the Atoms Model 000 is a stylish, versatile sneaker suitable for everything from casual walks to dinner outings.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Oversized feathery furs made way for suiting moments and monochromatic ensembles in burgundy, magenta and red.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
For the occasion Hailey wore a monochromatic ensemble consisting of a black sweater with a center seam and a pair of wide-leg trousers elongated with pointed-toe black boots.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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Eagles defensive linemen Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, who both tallied sacks in the Super Bowl, are expected to sit atop a solid free-agent group that should draw interest from New England.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Last year’s matchup was one of the most intense Texas basketball games of the year, largely due to both Keller and North Crowley having solid crowd support.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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The resort's monochrome, minimalist villas are inspired by the white and blue Cycladic design aesthetic.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The first few years of being a parent can be among the most tiring as moms and dads try and often fail to get infants into a regular routine of unbroken sleep at night.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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No matter the outcome of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bills, the winners are anyone who was tiring of the Taylor Swift-Hailee Steinfeld (faux) drama.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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While there, we were met with a slower pace of life, more affordable off-season rates, and fewer crowds.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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The latter half of the show had a bit of a lull, with the audience staying less engaged and driven as some of the slower tracks blended into each other.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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China has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060, and India has set ambitious renewable energy goals.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Plus, there’s a beige and ivory shade for anyone who wants a more neutral base.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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For a company known for its ingenuity, Disney seemed to phone it in this year by spending their precious millions on a dull ad that imagines a universe without their iconic IP.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The female is dull yellow-green without any markings.—
Stan Tekiela,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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