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
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  • Different views on the topic Bianco’s legal team argued that the sheriff had a duty to investigate a complaint alleging discrepancies in the election and had acted lawfully after obtaining search warrants from a neutral magistrate.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutral
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  • But the 33-minute album is overlaid with sugary melodies that feel monochromatic.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The eight looks play on contrast, according to Bolden, including a monochromatic red look, a cashmere turtleneck paired with silk lace and a button-down worn with mulberry silk pants.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of monochromatic

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“Achromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achromatic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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