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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 Or, get books whose covers are different shades of the same color for a bold, monochromatic look. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 Burgundy had its moment this season—Ayo Edebiri wore it best in a full monochromatic beat, matched perfectly by Regina Hall’s deep tones and bold lip liner. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025 There are currently 10 colors available, including neutrals, monochromatic hues, and limited-edition glossy shades. Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 The overall look was textbook Meghan Markle; a breezy, monochromatic fit that spoke quietly to all eras of her style and the ongoing trend for an autumnal skirt suit. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
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Adjective
  • For example, a government notice earlier this year referenced a construction project in Shaanxi province belonging to the CASC 4th Academy, which is widely known as the main contractor for solid-fuel rockets.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
  • All this after Fern just wanted to renovate her boring bookseller life by starting over next to her orc pal Viv’s coffee shop!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • While the watch itself is monochrome and quintessentially Genta, Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, the watchmakers who run La Fabrique du Temps LV, have reinterpreted his legacy, as the last two watchmakers to work directly under Genta’s guidance.
    Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As that number decreases, exercises such as running and cycling will feel more challenging and tiring, and your endurance may decline as well.
    Alyssa Ages, Outside, 23 Oct. 2025
  • But Braun was solid before tiring and working through injuries that affected him on the ball over the final month last season.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hoover finished 319 yards on 34-of-50 passing, but his two turnovers were critical mistakes that led to TCU’s slow start in the first half.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
  • When visiting the exhibit, plan on taking your time to make the most of it, or what the American Federation of Arts calls slow looking.
    Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The boots also have vivid contrast stitching that offsets the neutral shoe colors, adding a touch of personality to an otherwise versatile boot.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead, watching Charles attempt to insert himself into the Garfield Administration by forging papers and sneaking into buildings feels repetitive and a bit dull.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Their life in Watertown had been ordinary, maybe even dull sometimes.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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