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 season’s celebrity trends have spanned retro Hollywood nostalgia, sheer gowns and monochromatic looks, including lots and lots of black.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Wearing a monochromatic look and selecting a peplum with strong structure will make this style feel current.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Continuing with his love of a monochromatic look, Strong sported a custom Haans Nicholas Mott suit in dusty green with satin shawl lapels, a high-neckline shirt, and a discrete bowtie.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
This means that monochromatic outfits are a part of her day-to-day life.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Wearing a monochromatic look and selecting a peplum with strong structure will make this style feel current.
—Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Continuing with his love of a monochromatic look, Strong sported a custom Haans Nicholas Mott suit in dusty green with satin shawl lapels, a high-neckline shirt, and a discrete bowtie.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
This means that monochromatic outfits are a part of her day-to-day life.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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On that morning of January 27, the team was a solid 26-19-3 for 55 points, or a .541 points percentage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And the ungrateful pig got a solid slap from the pigsty owners.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The whole thing also looks pretty—budget and midrange phones tend to be super boring, but the Pixel 8A has a smart design with a matte rear texture.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Before the show, Beckham styled a mostly monochrome look, evocative of an edgier take on the quiet luxury trend.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This Atlético Madrid side is going from strength to strength and is showing little sign of tiring even as the pressure heats up.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The first few years of being a parent can be among the most tiring as moms and dads try and often fail to get infants into a regular routine of unbroken sleep at night.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 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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The 2024-25 Bruins are slow, short on skill, inconsistent on defense and diminished in net.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the men’s draw, Daniil Medvedev, the Russian powerhouse, has been crushing it on slow courts.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Season 14 Erika is lighter, focusing on her personal growth and independence, and serving as a (mostly) neutral mediator between the warring forces of Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Best nude kitten heels Elegant, neutral nude heels go with pretty much every ensemble, from casual brunch ’fits to full-on gowns.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The fight was very dull and Ankalaev most held his way to the victory.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Without their alternate selves to tug at them, these characters would be dull, dull, dull.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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