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
Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
While the camera has captured Curiosity in color previously, this time the rover happened to fall within the monochrome part of the image.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Before the show, Beckham styled a mostly monochrome look, evocative of an edgier take on the quiet luxury trend.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
Michelle DeYoung presides as the haughty mother, her blood-orange dress a streak of color on the monochrome stage.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
While the camera has captured Curiosity in color previously, this time the rover happened to fall within the monochrome part of the image.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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Vanney started with a back five defensive shape in an effort to give his team a solid base to play from and clog the midfield.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The district will work on the official policies in the upcoming months to have a solid policy by the start of the 2025-26 school year.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The light is too harshly angled and full of diodes, too precise, too careful and still somehow not careful enough, not surreal, sepia and tender enough.—
Harmony Holiday,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The sepia print, which appears to be a techno advance just a small step above tintype, was cut to fit an oval frame.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 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
Noun
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Delicate floral patterns were a defining characteristic of this style, which drew inspiration from American prairie, classic French and English Victorian prints.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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Since, the Chuck Taylor has always been a symbol of self-expression, this year’s pride collection includes a new iteration of the shoe featuring unique designs including animal prints, flames all in rainbow colors.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter and Anne Hathaway hit up a Versace affair in respective blue sparkles and monochromatic sharp suiting, while Harlem held a rager with Doechii, Law Roach, A$AP Rocky, and Tyler Mitchell putting on their party gear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Anderson's monochromatic look also featured a wide-neck long-sleeve top and wide-leg pants.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The duo found an old photograph on the property, showing three women looking directly into the camera.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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Originating nearly three decades ago with scanners for nuclear sites, reality capture encompasses photogrammetry, which uses overlapping photographs to create 3D models, and lidar technology, which measures distances with laser light to generate precise point clouds.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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While the color is still neutral, the differing patterns and their scale creates visual tension.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Based on a photo of the device producing the error, the AI agent determines it’s broken, confirms the warranty and purchases a replacement.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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