as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see
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Recent Examples of monotone
Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Likewise, that same positive message can get derailed if delivered in a flat monotone, which makes the speaker sound uninterested and causes the audience to question a leader’s authenticity.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Likewise, that same positive message can get derailed if delivered in a flat monotone, which makes the speaker sound uninterested and causes the audience to question a leader’s authenticity.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The brilliant color of pre-war life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Immediate feedback during practice creates tight learning loops that accelerate mastery, while varied approaches prevent the monotony that leads to disengagement.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even after just a short preview, the game’s monotony was a bore, which is a cardinal sin.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The chic, monochromatic design pairs seamlessly with any rain gear.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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With a kind of theater vérité, Cromer fills the monochromatic bunker of a set with a large — the cast numbers 21 — and mostly male ensemble, all bustling about with myriad tasks amid overlapping dialogue and banter.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some people snack at night to cope with stress, boredom, or sadness.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Quotidian excursions to the post office or the bank can create valuable opportunities for boredom, too.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The seeds are crushed twice under high heat and pressure then exposed to hexane, a colorless liquid hydrocarbon and solvent, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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Most are sourced by the Cullinan mine, which has yielded many of the world’s most famous diamonds, including the 530-carat Great Star of Africa, the largest faceted colorless diamond in the world.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also cleverly engineered to do double duty: compost solid scraps and collect compost tea, a potent liquid fertilizer prized by plant lovers.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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