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
Indeed, the Cubs hoped this would break up the monotony of spring training and give them a better sense of purpose.
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Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Soften with sweet florals Dainty floral mosaic breaks up the monotony of subway tile, as seen in this JAM design.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
The freshness of a new beginning wears off after a week or so, and the monotony of spring training drills is in full bloom in the final week.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
While the laptop isn't visually striking, the rounded corners lend it a friendly look, and the Ice Blue lid breaks up the monotony.
—PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Soften with sweet florals Dainty floral mosaic breaks up the monotony of subway tile, as seen in this JAM design.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
The freshness of a new beginning wears off after a week or so, and the monotony of spring training drills is in full bloom in the final week.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
While the laptop isn't visually striking, the rounded corners lend it a friendly look, and the Ice Blue lid breaks up the monotony.
—PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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