as in boredom
a tedious lack of variety
the monotony of the cafeteria's selections was as bad as the quality
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Recent Examples of monotony
Although Ariel is followed around at all times and experiences several creepy encounters with Alfred, any traces of creeping dread are snuffed out by the monotony of the film’s drab visuals.
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Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
But as many have grown tired of the monotony of neutral grays, shades of green—sage, olive and deep forest—have steadily taken over.
—Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
In fact, fabric panels and curtain treatments became central to his design to break up the monotony of the cabin’s walls.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2025
During the monotony of spring training, live batting practice sessions usually are structured like boxing matches.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
But as many have grown tired of the monotony of neutral grays, shades of green—sage, olive and deep forest—have steadily taken over.
—Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
In fact, fabric panels and curtain treatments became central to his design to break up the monotony of the cabin’s walls.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2025
During the monotony of spring training, live batting practice sessions usually are structured like boxing matches.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monotony
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“Monotony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotony. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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