achromatic

adjective

Definition of achromaticnext
as in neutral

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Recent Examples of achromatic The natural movement paired well with her achromatic attire. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Keeping with the achromatic theme, Lyonne's style team accessorized the dress with sheer black tights and a pair of Edwardian-style cap-toe boots in black and white. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 This entry-level 70mm achromatic refractor features a simple alt-azimuth mount and provides excellent views of not only Jupiter, its distinctive pink cloud bands and its four moons, but also Saturn’s rings and the moon’s craters. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025 The sleek and achromatic tasting room features a pair of huge murals by Bay Area illustrator Craig Frazier that are meant to tell the backstory of Realm. — Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for achromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achromatic
  1. neutral
  2. monochromatic
Adjective
  • Try tailored neutral floor-to-ceiling linen curtains or a simple Roman shade instead.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • Our current system, which is optimized for engagement, is not a neutral public square that helps people express their authentic selves.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of neutral
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  • Use light, monochromatic colors like white, soft green, or pale blue to make a small bathroom feel more open.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Victoria and David Beckham brought power-couple style to the final, with Victoria in a monochromatic white look cinched by a brown belt and David dressed in a sharp suit.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Definition of monochromatic

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