as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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Recent Examples of monochrome
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Inside, New York architects Grzywinski+Pons worked with a palette of monochrome and sorbet pastels—sunshine yellow doors, signature mint green sofas—to create a calm but expressive space.
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Lightweight but subtly high-impact, these earrings are a master class in duality—rich and monochrome from the front, sparkling on the back, and memorable at every angle.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
Sexy is in the power suit with sharp shoulders, in the statement coat that takes over a sidewalk, in the monochrome look that speaks polish.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Inside, New York architects Grzywinski+Pons worked with a palette of monochrome and sorbet pastels—sunshine yellow doors, signature mint green sofas—to create a calm but expressive space.
—Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
There’s a similar logic to vivid trees and bushes that are monochrome.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Lightweight but subtly high-impact, these earrings are a master class in duality—rich and monochrome from the front, sparkling on the back, and memorable at every angle.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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These are available in five sizes, along with plenty of fun patterns, solid colors, and an all-black pack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nina Energy turns scraps into solid biofuels and biochar.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurants are ginned-up to look and feel like a country store—old tin signs and license plates, sepia-toned pictures, rocking chairs, and all the rest.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sky turned sepia, the sun erased.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
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Two of her most talked about looks of the evening included an out-of-this-world look by Thom Browne that appeared to be a colorful, textured pencil dress with mosaic prints and puffy sleeves.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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An oversized heron print by Gucci on a retro pink backdrop forms a striking focal point, offset by the clean geometry of the Manhattan skyline.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hopping onto the monochromatic look, and keeping the feminine ties to the silhouette and not the color scheme, these $90 take on the coquette trend and meets it with its sporty figure.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Black marble accented with gray or white marble cabochons creates drama, while a monochromatic pairing—or even a cabochon pattern laid in all the same tile—adds subtle geometry.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Present them with advice and encouragement and then present them with a reward for doing it, the T-shirt and the medal and the photographs.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The trio posed for photographs together, and Davis was one of the speakers who paid tribute.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cleaning solution—Use a mild, pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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See photos of Ariana Grande at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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