as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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Recent Examples of monochrome
Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
To take this look to the next level, opt for a monochrome color palette—the bolder and brighter, the better.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
If an all-black ensemble feels too boring, just switch it to another color—but keep it monochrome.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
More intricate and intentional with his choices, Adebayo color-matches to the occasion, stepping out in a monochrome look wearing Japanese label Seveskig in a distressed, striped long-sleeve polo, B1 Archival khakis, and Air Jordan SEs.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
To take this look to the next level, opt for a monochrome color palette—the bolder and brighter, the better.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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Enable Night Mode or Pro Mode, use the main camera lens, and stabilize the phone with a tripod or solid surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In January 1986, cold temperatures compromised rubber O-ring seals on the solid rocket boosters of the space shuttle Challenger, which led to a tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven astronauts during the launch of the STS-51L mission.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That run now feels oddly sepia-toned, a pre-brat cultural moment before pop’s current maximalist turn.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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In an Ashes of TikTok cricket, Boland has stuck to his sepia-toned methods and England haven’t worked out how to better him.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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Marley Malenfant is a 10-year multimedia journalist who’s worked in print, digital, and broadcast.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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The new collection features cow-print kitten heels, strappy sandals and metallics for spring.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Previewed in tonal black and white colorways, each pair keeps with the Japanese fashion label’s signature ethos of premium, monochromatic design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Rocky, beside her, kept to his own sleek and tailored monochromatic look.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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More than a month has passed since the deadline set by Congress for the Department of Justice to publish all its Epstein files and upwards of millions of documents and photographs have not been released.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The exhibition was among the last events marking the famous cult film’s 50th anniversary, and featured Rock’s famous photographs alongside pieces by pop star designer Michael Schmidt and digital portraitist Plasticgod.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This neutral boundary-setting phrase avoids unnecessary over-explaining.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up against one of the game’s best servers, the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, Świątek’s lack of a release valve in tight moments and access to free points in more neutral ones led to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal defeat.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ratner is shown posing in an undated photo with a shirtless Jean-Luc Brunel, a French modeling agent and longtime Epstein associate.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Gaza health ministry, part of the Hamas-run government, has posted photos of the deceased for families to identify.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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