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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 The young actor wore a monochromatic look, embracing a trendy color for the soiree. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025 Inside The Boutique The wildly fun interior features a chic monochromatic polka-dot motif, which the CEO tells me was inspired by Bridget Riley. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Instead, color drenching would best fit the sign—think monochromatic hues on the walls, ceiling, trimmings, and even furniture. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 The chic, monochromatic design pairs seamlessly with any rain gear. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
  • Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.
    USA Today, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • For those looking to scale, focus on building a solid client base, continually reinvest in quality leads, and consider eventually expanding by hiring or mentoring other agents to grow your business.
    David Price, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • No more boring, irrelevant training modules—this is learning at the speed of work.
    Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Some of this may happen under cover of darkness, but much of it happens in the open, under cover of arcane technocracy or boring bureaucracy.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Chase Stokes Chase Stokes went monochrome with his attire at the H&M & LA event.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Most are roughly square, five-to-six foot canvases of seemingly monochrome color.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • View 6 Images Reading and writing on regular tablets can be tiring for your eyes, which is where E Ink can help.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Ultimately, many on the internet have identified this week as a particularly tiring one for Black K-pop fans.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The company reaffirmed plans to launch an affordable model in early 2025, but warned the production ramp could be slower than expected.
    Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The last two years have been incredibly slow, with existing home sales at their lowest levels since the mid-1990s.
    Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But the Royals’ offense continues to be stuck in neutral.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The sunny yellow is a standout for vacation photos, but there are also neutral colorway options to keep your look classic.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Designed for Uncertainty – And the Next Economic Landscape Think defense stocks are dull?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Unlike dry skin, which can be dull and scaly, the leading symptom of eczema is chronic itchiness.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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