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
This is bohemian for the minimalist girl; think chic, monochromatic pendant necklaces, decorative pochettes perfect for summer evenings, and even caftans worn with loose, fluid pants.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 May 2025
Preakness patrons lean into monochromatic pastel tones with bold silhouettes.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
On the other side of the coin, juror Jeremy Strong is pushing the limits of monochromatic dressing in a never-ending parade of brown, pink, and nude suiting.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
The campaign stars model Grace Burns in monochromatic looks, embodying Guizio’s signature blend of modern femininity and subversive edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 May 2025
Preakness patrons lean into monochromatic pastel tones with bold silhouettes.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
On the other side of the coin, juror Jeremy Strong is pushing the limits of monochromatic dressing in a never-ending parade of brown, pink, and nude suiting.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
The campaign stars model Grace Burns in monochromatic looks, embodying Guizio’s signature blend of modern femininity and subversive edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
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The Eufy Life mobile app is solid, including easy at-a-glance views, long-term charts, and drill-down capabilities.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 projector is now 28% off and brings big-screen movie nights anywhere with its soda-can size, built-in Google TV, and shockingly solid sound.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Some people assume that longtime married couples are boring, but my husband has never bored me.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Spectators perceive tennis outfits as plain, boring, rigid or limited to a specific silhouette.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Chase Stokes Chase Stokes went monochrome with his attire at the H&M & LA event.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Most are roughly square, five-to-six foot canvases of seemingly monochrome color.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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These guys have been touring for decades, never tiring of playing the hits even while steadily putting out albums full of new material.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle sustains this tiring play style by deploying a 10-man rotation, allowing his players to stay fresh throughout high-intensity games.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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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
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My spring crops were slow to develop this year, stifled by sporadic frosts and bouts of dry weather.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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The solution to getting those who may be slower to embrace AI isn’t to push them harder, but to coach them and consider their backgrounds.—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Previously, pro-Kremlin trolls had been notably restrained in commenting on Trump, using neutral or careful language, Agentstvo reported.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The bittersweet result didn’t dull a remarkable career and legacy for Kelly.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But the drama can be very stolid, borderline dull at times.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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