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
That was appropriate: Davis used to delight in talking trash with Cam Newton to help break up the monotony of camp at Wofford.
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Joseph Person, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Supporting United is supposed to be an entertaining escape from the monotony of day-to-day life, rather than something that adds to it.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
The monotony of the treatment on Freeman’s ankle — hours of it, every day — does not guarantee that healing is happening.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The monotony of the old Cup schedule is now marked with exciting additions nearly every year.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Joseph Person, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Supporting United is supposed to be an entertaining escape from the monotony of day-to-day life, rather than something that adds to it.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
The monotony of the treatment on Freeman’s ankle — hours of it, every day — does not guarantee that healing is happening.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The monotony of the old Cup schedule is now marked with exciting additions nearly every year.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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“Monotony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotony. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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