1
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
While on set, Hathaway paired her boots with a monochromatic gray look.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
The real world is monochromatic, straightforward, boring.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
To top it all off, the monochromatic taupe color palette will likely get you the nod of approval from design enthusiast buddies.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
In her mind, these staircases are lit by grainy spotlights—monochromatic, diffuse.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
The real world is monochromatic, straightforward, boring.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
To top it all off, the monochromatic taupe color palette will likely get you the nod of approval from design enthusiast buddies.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
In her mind, these staircases are lit by grainy spotlights—monochromatic, diffuse.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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King, a seventh round draft pick in 2024, appears to have a solid chance to make the roster after spending last season on the practice squad.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Available in Midnight Black and Ivory Blush, the design is simple but solid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There are occasional boring stretches, along with confounding ones.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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At the end of the day, Stone relied on all of the wardrobe classics to turn boring old sports merch into a sartorial home run.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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His looks were urban, often monochrome and sometimes apocalyptic, with a play on proportion and superposition of elements.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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The results were for me, of course, quite monochrome.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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There are only so many new stories to be told, and audiences seem to be tiring of the monotony.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kennedy’s opponent, Vice President Richard Nixon, seemed to embody what voters were tiring of—the stale complacency and status quo of the 1950s.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Progress toward the opening of the micro-home village has been slow following a ceremonial groundbreaking held in July 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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As elevated mortgage rates continue to put a damper on the housing market locally and nationally, rising inventory, slower sales and lower prices have made for more favorable conditions for potential buyers in the Austin-area housing market.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Stella Jean’s striped shirts in a beautiful blue and white have always caught my eye, especially paired with eye-catching skirts, proving a striped shirt is not only a staple but also a neutral!—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The only other real difference was that the no-sugar version looked shinier and gummier, whereas the originals were a bit duller in comparison.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
29 July 2025
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Changeable conditions usually make for exciting races, but 2025 was a bit dull.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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