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monotone 1 of 2

noun

ˈmä-nə-ˌtōn How to pronounce monotone (audio)
Definition of monotonenext
as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see

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monotone

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adjective

as in monochromatic

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Recent Examples of monotone
Noun
Rue descends into crime, working with Nazis, the feds, and a Black cowboy in a drug plot that stems from her adolescent foibles with monotone drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly). — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 Ruck, 69, appeared in the film as Ferris Bueller’s best friend, Cameron Frye, while Stein, 81, played the monotone economics teacher in John Hughes' staple. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Adjective
To avoid a flat, monotone look, play with color and create tonal contrast. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 People are moving away from sleek, monotone bathrooms and toward rich, artisanal finishes and layered textures, according to design duo Evan Edward. — Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for monotone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
  1. monotony
  2. monochromatic
  3. boredom
  4. colorless
  5. humdrum
  6. solid
Noun
  • Life, at least for my family, was defined by scarcity, monotony, and drabness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Chicago Bears battled injuries, monotony and each other during the offseason, but several important storylines loom heading into the opener against the Carolina Panthers.
    — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of monotony
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
  • Conversely, if the term is meant as an insult, then a critic should describe the underlying mechanisms which produce the boredom in question.
    — Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
  • While stereotypes focus on tragedy and horror, Rosales reorients our gaze, revealing moments of tenderness and boredom, rest and joy.
    — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of boredom
Adjective
  • Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas produced by burning wood, gasoline, propane or other fuel.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Sophie is a wet cardigan of a protagonist—drippy, colorless and so devoid of personality that most of her exchanges with her best friend concern an actual lost cardigan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of colorless
Noun
  • That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Not your humdrum log flume by any means, this ride combines screen technology (the aquarium scene is quite stunning) with animatronics and some serious water fun.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of humdrum
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

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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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