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
Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
What's more: Rather than defaulting to white paint for the trim, Southerners are opting to go monochrome with one shade of paint gracing both the walls and the adjacent trim, occasionally transcending to the ceiling, as well.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Though Moore's outfit was totally monochrome, the ensemble was anything but simple.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
If your style leans minimalist and modern, these monochrome options will make an elegant addition to your serveware collection.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
What's more: Rather than defaulting to white paint for the trim, Southerners are opting to go monochrome with one shade of paint gracing both the walls and the adjacent trim, occasionally transcending to the ceiling, as well.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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The neighborhood/area The hotel isn’t beachfront, like many in the area are, but rather a solid hike or short drive to the Pacific.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Johnson contributed solid minutes as the fill-in back-up center, totaling 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and 3-of-9 shooting on threes, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 20 minutes off the bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The struggle for literacy, for safety, for economic footholds — these are not sepia-toned memories.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2026
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The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 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
Noun
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Marley Malenfant is a 10-year multimedia journalist who’s worked in print, digital, and broadcast.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Another source said Maude Apatow delivered the final cut of her film to Row K at the end of February and has yet to receive payment (violating the sale contract, the source added, as funds are due within 10 days of receiving the print).—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Each member opted for a monochromatic black-and-white look that consisted of flowy tops, structured outerwear and loose-fit trousers – designed by Songzio, one of South Korea’s first independent designer labels.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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So glad to see the produce aisles and farmers’ market bins busting out with green after a long winter of monochromatic offerings of beige braises and beefy brown stews.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Set against the backdrop of the city’s recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the film traces the two women’s gradual reconciliation through their father’s photographs, exploring themes of loss, identity and the Filipino diaspora.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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On display will also be a candid photograph of Teenage Cancer Trust founders Adrian Whiteson OBE and wife Myrna Whiteson MBE.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The measure renames the cap-and-trade program cap-and-invest and extends it 15 years from 2030, the current expiration date, coinciding with the state’s declared intention to make California carbon neutral by 2045.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the 46-year-old Los Angeles resident organized a vigil Tuesday night at a local park, where the photos of slain protesters were displayed and dozens of Iranian Americans lit candles and took turns hopping over tea lights in a version of a fire-jumping tradition known as Chaharshanbe Suri.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Vance, by contrast, remained in Washington, appearing in Situation Room photos seated at the head of the table, a position typically occupied by the president.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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