as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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Recent Examples of monochrome
Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
In addition, monochrome white looks, such as Carolina Herrera’s ruffled cotton frock, continually prove chic all summer long.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 24 June 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
There are six monochrome colors to choose from, and the good news for shoppers who find that their pants tend to run too short or too long is that each colorway has the option to choose between a 31- or 29-inch inseam.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Brannigan recommends pairing the style with a black belt and black boots to keep things sleek and monochrome.
—Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
In addition, monochrome white looks, such as Carolina Herrera’s ruffled cotton frock, continually prove chic all summer long.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 24 June 2024
Noun
Anderson continued her monochrome motif with sheer black tights and black patent leather heels.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
There are six monochrome colors to choose from, and the good news for shoppers who find that their pants tend to run too short or too long is that each colorway has the option to choose between a 31- or 29-inch inseam.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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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
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There are parts to this team that work; the rebounding and defense are solid.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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China's ambition to be the world's greatest space power is taking it to the Moon, to other planets—and to the sepia dust of Chile's Atacama Desert.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
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The Weeknd’s maze at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights has an unsettling cocaine-freak-out energy that is a welcome counterbalance to mazes’ sepia tones and textbook monsters.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2024
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
Noun
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The company announced the return of print in August 2024 but, at the time, did not reveal who would be gracing the cover.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her monochromatic ensemble consisted of a preppy black skirt suit, a classic Chanel shoulder bag, open-toe pumps, a bow adorning her hair and a dramatic black cape that the Grammy winner seemed to hide her ring finger behind during certain moments.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Most shoppers love the cozy feel of the knit bottoms that, when paired with the high-neck top, can serve as a preppy monochromatic look.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This black-and-white photograph is of students in a classroom at Naperville High School in the late 1920s, only about a decade after the school was established in 1916.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This photograph taken in Davos on January 22, 2025 shows the logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the gaze in Freud’s painting is fairly neutral, the gaze in Paul’s painting is not.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Most countries were of a mind to try to stay neutral between the two powers and maintain good relations with both Washington and Beijing.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Here are some other photos of Swift and Kelce from the postgame celebration at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Skip to the next and previous photo by typing j/k or ←/→.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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