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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 expecting mom was decked out in a cool outfit featuring a strapless monochromatic Saint Laurent dress with a high-low prairie skirt and a ruffled neckline. Michelle Lee, People.com, 20 June 2025 The monochromatic top is adorned with buttons down the back, while the sleeves and neckline are decorated with delicate crochet lace that sets it apart from the rest of your wardrobe. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025 Those with a keen eye for art and fashion may notice the duplex penthouse’s resemblance to the modern, monochromatic offices of a late iconic fashion designer (known to use red as a neutral) in Manhattan. World Of Hyatt, AFAR Media, 10 June 2025 Farrow, who brought her son Ronan as her date, arrived in a monochromatic cream suit and matching chunky boots. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
  • The screen is solid, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p.
    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 10 July 2025
  • For home improvement fans and DIYers looking to invest in quality power tools, this DeWalt deal is solid.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The main reason Jacksonville is so boring, FinanceBuzz found, is that much of its population is thinly scattered across the city.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
  • GoPro has also dropped a white version and a forest green version if black is too boring for you.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a similar logic to vivid trees and bushes that are monochrome.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Mix and match colors for a set, or keep things monochrome for a sleek bathroom appeal.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Dickinson led off the semifinal game and roped a double off his metal bat that Smith said woke him up from a long, tiring day.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • After a tiring day walking around the parks, the most relaxing, soothing and healing experience is to sit out on the decks of the treehouse.
    Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 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 whales often appear unbothered, turning gently toward swimmers or drifting by in slow, graceful passes.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • Now, in the new study, researchers have gathered data that supports the theory that the demise of tropical forests, and their slow recovery, limited carbon sequestration – a process where carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and held in plants, soils or minerals.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The rug will catch the attention of visitors with its pleasing floral pattern in a neutral color.
    Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Generally, names as a kind of artist name are quite dull nowadays anyway.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
  • Sometimes, an artist who is too long viewed as an outsider to Music City's style and sound will see the shine of the bright lights grow dull on their art.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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