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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 Performers in monochromatic costumes dance in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe. Reuven Perlman, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024 While the exact rug that Lisa tested isn’t discounted atm, this design with an interesting illusion using monochromatic green hues just sky-rocketed to the top of our wishlist. Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 The knit fabric, monochromatic buttons, and rounded neckline come together to create a timeless look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024 The trend hit on a formula that works and is easily replicated with neutral colors or completely monochromatic looks, according to Thomaï Serdari, professor of marketing and director of the fashion and luxury program at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Jessica Dickler,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for monochromatic 
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Adjective
  • For context, ArcelorMittal revenues grew 45% between 2020-2022, primarily aided by a solid rally through 2021 on account of rising steel and iron ore prices, as well as restocking across the industry.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Acuña has also helped his potential trade value by having a solid big-league debut in the fall while also playing well in winter ball.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But to play to that dichotomy is a tightrope walk: lean too far one way and Indy becomes boring, either as too normal or a superhero.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Eggnog Eggnog is a hard sell because most people have only had the bad kind, those boring and occasionally gross cartons that line the dairy section of the supermarket every December.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Quest 2 cameras are monochrome, and sit on the corners of the front of the headset.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • And the early maps were monochrome, made on dot-matrix printers.
    Jack Dangermond, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Popular Nail Polish Colors For Every Month 01 of 08 Short Nails Long nails have undeniably been the most popular nail length for the past five years—or perhaps more—however people seem to be tiring of the upkeep of long nails, no matter if natural or faux.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Parenting can be tiring but any mom or dad will tell you there are moments of magic sprinkled through every bit of the day-to-day grind.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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
  • No one knows for sure why the rally happens but some experts attribute it to such seasonal things as holiday shopping and investors wrapping up their books before the end of the year, ahead of a slower January.
    Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
  • That will be a welcome change from an unusually slow offseason so far, but there’s no chance Sasaki will sign with his new team this week.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • While congressional hearings are often dull set pieces, this one offered a remarkably lively and informative discussion of the practicalities and opportunities facing America regarding space resources.
    Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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