Definition of monochromaticnext
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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 Posing alongside McGraw—who paired his signature black cowboy hat with a dark blue jacquard blazer trimmed with black lapels, a black shirt, and dark blue jeans—Maggie added a pop of whimsy to her monochromatic black look. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 Others chose monochromatic designs to play with positive and negative effects. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Pair this jumpsuit with a cozy sweatshirt, like Oprah’s favorite AirEssentials Half-zip, for the ultimate monochromatic travel set. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 From using peel-and-stick tiles for renters to a monochromatic design on your floors, tile is a versatile way to add design and color to your space. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
  • There's some solid Santa Maria-style BBQ tri-tip, as well as Tex Mex classics like nachos and quesadillas alongside a variety of burgers and fries.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Alex Toth are solid rotation options in midfield.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Now the seven most boring, starting with the most tolerable (comments edited for grammar and clarity).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a boring week for Makyah, who’s in third grade at Banneker Elementary.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • For something more monochrome, a white sneaker keeps the whole outfit in one tonal family.
    Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • If the answer was too monochrome, the company’s policy could draw legal liability and even an investigation from the federal government.
    Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • Food & Drink You’ll find just two dining venues on the property, The Dining Room (which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and the poolside Palapa Bar, but there’s no chance of tiring of the fare.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Permanent Marker Removal Trying to scrub permanent marker away is tiring, time-consuming, and often futile without some type of product to loosen the marker.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
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
Adjective
  • Those include Japan’s massive debt that exceeds 200% of GDP, fiscal stimulus that’s expected to worsen the deficit, and a central bank that’s been slow to raise rates in the face of high inflation.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With two outs, Junior Caminero hit a slow roller on a 1-2 slider that third baseman Encarnacion-Strand could not field cleanly for a run-scoring infield single.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Similarly, Roderick Crooks has demonstrated that Ed Tech’s algorithmic systems are not race-neutral.
    Kaliris Salas-Ramirez, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Cucumbers Cucumbers turn dull, yellow, and bitter if allowed to ripen.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And the company’s newest bot software automizes of the dullest jobs in retail — counting boxes.
    Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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