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adjective

Definition of monochromenext
as in solid
having or consisting of a single color an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings

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monochrome

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noun

as in sepia

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Recent Examples of monochrome
Adjective
Those systems were monochrome, though, and focused solely on driving. — New Atlas, 15 May 2026 Keep it monochrome, or plant a rainbow of colors for a dazzling display. — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
During Copenhagen Fashion Week, the monochrome palette appeared on nearly every showgoer—a stark contrast to the week’s historically maximalist approach. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Hsu’s argument for why the near-monochrome restaurant doesn’t go flat is that the palette itself runs on tension, with the statement-making veined marble behind the point-of-sale area set against rough plaster walls. — Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monochrome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
  1. solid
  2. sepia
  3. self
  4. print
  5. monochromatic
  6. photograph
  7. neutral
  8. photo
Adjective
  • Not to say that Macbeth is pandering; but this big, sweeping production with all of the fixings is a solid kick-off to the calendar.
    — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Credit quality should also be a focal point for investors hunting for solid portfolio income and better diversification against stocks.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Noun
  • Tuscan kitchens were all warm colors, shades of brown, images that were maybe a bit sepia toned.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The feathers on her back were of mottled sepia tones, and those on her belly were rusty brown and painterly white.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sepia
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of self
Noun
  • The event brought approximately 300 LGBTQ+ journalists from print and broadcast together in the name of civic service.
    — Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Shop ballerina sneakers, slouchy boots, animal print ballet flats, and more shoe styles Boyer and Kopulos say are ‘in’ for fall, starting at $21 on Amazon.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of print
Adjective
  • Over the past decade, style has seen our closets focus on ‘clean’ realism—those polished, monochromatic staples that blur our on and off-duty lives.
    — Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The watchmaker has just unveiled two monochromatic limited editions to honor half a century of Gérald Genta’s famed timepiece, Reference 1832.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of monochromatic
Noun
  • Directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez created the film’s promotional website in 1998, filling it with fake police reports, evidence photographs and an elaborate mythology while carefully avoiding any suggestion that their story was fictional.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Dara Petrova was named Emerging Photographer of the Year for a photograph of a techno rave Laboratorium in Ukraine.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of photograph
Adjective
  • Different views on the topic Bianco’s legal team argued that the sheriff had a duty to investigate a complaint alleging discrepancies in the election and had acted lawfully after obtaining search warrants from a neutral magistrate.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutral
Noun
  • Vacation photos emphasize happiness even when the experience was stressful.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Her post included an extended caption along with various photos of Paul with additional messages overlaid onto them.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of photo

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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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