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as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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as in boring
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 monochromatic brown palette is a shift from her typical Christmas Day style, which usually sticks to festive greens, reds, and cobalt blues, and went for this year’s trendy brown.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
The application is intentionally simple, and it can also be used on the lips for a monochromatic moment.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Go for a monochromatic palette, for example, or try a preppy vibe with mix-and-match plaid prints.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
The Denim Tuxedo Shirt creates a sleek, monochromatic effect that almost reads like a coordinated set, keeping the look polished rather than flashy.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
The application is intentionally simple, and it can also be used on the lips for a monochromatic moment.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Go for a monochromatic palette, for example, or try a preppy vibe with mix-and-match plaid prints.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
The Denim Tuxedo Shirt creates a sleek, monochromatic effect that almost reads like a coordinated set, keeping the look polished rather than flashy.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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Even with the affair, David's alibi appeared to be solid, so Belinda's murder went unsolved for years.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, the rich women went to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but before that there were a few scenes back in boring old Los Angeles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Disease prevention should be boring, routine, expected, and easy to access.—
Uché Blackstock,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If an all-black ensemble feels too boring, just switch it to another color—but keep it monochrome.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When Jensen was tiring of running her own business, her little brother did her the same favor of helping her land a job with the cannabis dispensary From The Earth at their Brookside location, where she was quickly hired and loved by her coworkers.—
PJ Green
January 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although Richardson has only appeared in 25 of the 36 contests so far in his rookie campaign, the near first-half of his first year as a professional has been tiring for the 20-year-old who’s continued to adjust to his new life in Orlando.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
Adjective
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Traditional humanoid robots depend heavily on data collected by human operators, which is slow and expensive.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Her days were slow and intentional.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not to mention the go-with-everything neutral hues these Ugg shoes are known for, including the ever-so-popular chestnut that is both nostalgic and remains on-trend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The second official described Qatar as a neutral location where money can flow freely with US approval and without risk of seizure.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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No, my mom was the ugliest in her family, the awkward, dull one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sharp knives are substantially safer than dull knives, confirms Bobby Griggs, vice president of Hammer Stahl Cutlery.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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