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
Monica geared up for the show in a luxuriously plush, floor-length fur coat atop a monochromatic milk chocolate brown matching set of pants, top and jacket.
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith opted for a monochromatic red suit, belted at the waist with a gold buckle for a structured fit.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Her monochromatic ensemble consisted of a preppy black skirt suit, a classic Chanel shoulder bag, open-toe pumps, a bow adorning her hair and a dramatic black cape that the Grammy winner seemed to hide her ring finger behind during certain moments.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Most shoppers love the cozy feel of the knit bottoms that, when paired with the high-neck top, can serve as a preppy monochromatic look.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
DeVonta Smith DeVonta Smith opted for a monochromatic red suit, belted at the waist with a gold buckle for a structured fit.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Her monochromatic ensemble consisted of a preppy black skirt suit, a classic Chanel shoulder bag, open-toe pumps, a bow adorning her hair and a dramatic black cape that the Grammy winner seemed to hide her ring finger behind during certain moments.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Most shoppers love the cozy feel of the knit bottoms that, when paired with the high-neck top, can serve as a preppy monochromatic look.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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For his next attempt, Stephon Castle nabbed a solid hammer slam off an alley-oop look.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Many of them can do a solid imitation of the Dikembe Mutombo finger wag.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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The resort's monochrome, minimalist villas are inspired by the white and blue Cycladic design aesthetic.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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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
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No matter the outcome of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bills, the winners are anyone who was tiring of the Taylor Swift-Hailee Steinfeld (faux) drama.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 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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Larson continued to speak at a slower cadence but ran out of time and was not able to finish what was meant to be a five-minute speech.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The best part of the sketch isn’t its sly picture of Gen X’s slow fade into conformity, but Jason Sudeikis as the groom’s father who is unironically into the performance.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Matching the mood of the evening, many guests opted to wear darker and neutral tones—though that didn’t preclude them from dynamic fashion moments.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Loloi collection at Wayfair includes decorative pillows and area rugs with floral and botanical prints in colorful or neutral tones.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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For a company known for its ingenuity, Disney seemed to phone it in this year by spending their precious millions on a dull ad that imagines a universe without their iconic IP.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The female is dull yellow-green without any markings.—
Stan Tekiela,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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