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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
And break up the monochromatic pieces with a cardigan tied around your waist for some definition (and a handy extra layer, in case the temperature changes).
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
Wear them with linen trousers, relaxed denim, or monochromatic outfits for a quietly chic finish.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Singh suggests strategies like monochromatic dressing to make looser silhouettes feel intentional, along with thoughtful accessories and layering to maintain personal style.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Honeydew melon, white carrot, cucumber, and napa cabbage combine with rice noodles and shredded tofu to create a monochromatic statement—all of it doused in a punchy sesame-ginger dressing that makes the white-on-white situation anything but quiet.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
Wear them with linen trousers, relaxed denim, or monochromatic outfits for a quietly chic finish.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Singh suggests strategies like monochromatic dressing to make looser silhouettes feel intentional, along with thoughtful accessories and layering to maintain personal style.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Honeydew melon, white carrot, cucumber, and napa cabbage combine with rice noodles and shredded tofu to create a monochromatic statement—all of it doused in a punchy sesame-ginger dressing that makes the white-on-white situation anything but quiet.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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Morris earned his chance in the rotation through solid Triple-A numbers and due to three starters being out of the picture for now.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Pitch shows that some substances can appear solid in daily life while still flowing over long periods.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Swapping any boring sweater with this one will instantly upgrade your travel wardrobe (without much effort at all).—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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He was meant to only be the stick-in-the-mud boring guy.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Those systems were monochrome, though, and focused solely on driving.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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Keep it monochrome, or plant a rainbow of colors for a dazzling display.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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By combining both the heated air flow of a blow dryer and a round brush in a single tool, this product is much simpler and less tiring to use than working with a separate hair dryer and round brush.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Dems slow to embrace data center resistance McMillan Cottom suggested that no public officials on the right or the left have perfected their messaging to align with anti-data center sentiments.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Eating a donut earlier in the day is easier on your body than eating it at night when insulin sensitivity and metabolism slow.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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With a color palette featuring hues of Sun-Drenched Pink, Sandy Beige, Black and White, Alo said the Summer Atelier line was created for ease of wear, seasonal neutral colors and fabric selections for a summer escape.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The Curacao home kit is quite dull and is a slightly weird colour, but this is almost perfect.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 June 2026
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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