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monochromatic

adjective

ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik How to pronounce monochromatic (audio)
Definition of monochromaticnext
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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2
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 ribbed detailing along the hem is mimicked along the sleeves to add texture, and the buttoned neckline is monochromatic for a super streamlined look. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Tokyo street style has gone monochromatic with showgoers in head-to-toe black or fall-ready brown. — Momo Angela, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Pair it with crisp white sheets for a contrasted look, opt for faded fall hues for a pop of color, or use navy sheets for a monochromatic style that adds a modern touch to any bedroom. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The owners can look out over the garden, where Daytrip chose a monochromatic palette of moss green for the armchairs and table, both designed by Walter Lamb. — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
  1. solid
  2. boring
  3. monochrome
  4. tiring
  5. self
  6. slow
  7. neutral
  8. dull
Adjective
  • Oriahi has a solid handle on all craft aspects, though only the costumes by Yolanda Okereke are particularly distinguishable — her color stories popping in almost every scene.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Multiple team members held solid relationships with their wholesalers, and his systems ran the operation whether Bruno was on-site or traveling.
    — Jason Sisneros, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • As a matter of fact, this will probably be one of the more boring editions of this column.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Alice’s viewpoint is boring, and anyone who agonizes about it forever will never get to the interesting parts.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • Here, this guest went fully monochrome in gray, teaming a cozy sweater top with a shimmering sequin skirt.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
  • For something more monochrome, a white sneaker keeps the whole outfit in one tonal family.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of monochrome
Adjective
  • Swatting at wasps is a bad idea, and simply running from them gets tiring.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Smith, too, struggled to escape the clutches of a Burnley defence that saw Hjalmar Ekdal replace the tiring Igor midway through the second half.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tiring
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
Definition of self
Adjective
  • Complex carbs with fiber slow digestion and sugar absorption, while protein and fat further delay digestion, helping to stabilize blood sugar.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Longer messages mean slower communication, so people who study error-correcting codes devise more elaborate schemes to minimize the redundancy in the transmissions while maximizing the number of errors that can be corrected.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • Switzerland, which has long remained neutral in international military conflicts, also moved to adopt a security policy on Friday that would protect itself from a future Russian attack.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike its ghost and black cat pillow counterparts, the pumpkin works as Halloween décor but is still neutral enough to keep out past October 31.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutral
Adjective
  • They were illuminated as dull streaks of red, as the group’s flashlights were covered with red tape to reduce the light.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prime Video continues to be one of the most baffling streaming services, from dull originals like Reacher to a revolving catalogue of films that never saw the light of an actual movie theater.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of dull

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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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