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
His minimalist, monochromatic aesthetic, a hallmark of single needle tattooing, echoes throughout.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Dark renders the barista’s colorful hair monochromatic, but even the night isn’t black enough to eclipse the false sweetness inked on her neck.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Drape a sheer red beach cover-up over the bikini for an easy monochromatic all-day look.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Dark renders the barista’s colorful hair monochromatic, but even the night isn’t black enough to eclipse the false sweetness inked on her neck.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Drape a sheer red beach cover-up over the bikini for an easy monochromatic all-day look.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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These meteors are relatively faint, without persistent trains or fireballs, but there will be solid chances of seeing this shower during the early morning hours this year.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Yeah, that’s because Danny is a really nice, solid guy who usually has everyone’s back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Hunter: The Reckoning puts players in the role of regular people who know monsters are real and can’t go back to their old, boring lives.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Take away the road courses or boring ovals and race more street courses.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The Princess of Wales previously wore a completely monochrome burgundy look in December 2024 for a special welcome ceremony for the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher to London as part of their state visit to the United Kingdom.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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There’s a similar logic to vivid trees and bushes that are monochrome.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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For starters, the daily office routine was more tiring than what I was accustomed to back in Israel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
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So 22 years ago, when her mother was pregnant with her older sister, the couple made a long and tiring trek across the border to the US.—
Jennifer Hauser,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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
Adjective
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Without automation, errors are common and reimbursement is slow.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Skin Conditions Dry, itchy skin, and wounds or cuts that are slow to heal can be a sign of hyperglycemia.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The camera bag is available in Toasted Hazelnut Multi (neutral tones), Black Multi, Squash Blossom Multi, Terracotta Tile Multi (pink and orange), and Sage Bundle Multi.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The best vitamin C cleansers can come in handy for this—most are packed with brightening antioxidants and fruit enzymes to gently slough away dull, dead skin and protect it from free radicals.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 July 2025
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For organizations looking to unlock efficiency and save their human workforces from dull and repetitive tasks, agents represent an exciting opportunity.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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