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
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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The monochrome images are sometimes backlit, sometimes illuminated by directional light coming from unexpected angles.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
Go head-to-toe brown for a chic monochrome vibe, or break it up with a cream sweater or graphic tee.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The monochrome images are sometimes backlit, sometimes illuminated by directional light coming from unexpected angles.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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Brows were dark, thin, and slightly feathered a la Marilyn, and lips were lined with a sepia brown and finished with a slick of rose-toned lipstick.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Washes include sepia blue, ochre blue, graphite, brown black and more.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 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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Now, that is clearly an innovation that print cannot accommodate, but that a manuscript can.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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This blouse features short sleeves and a paisley print, and there’s not much more to want with a fall blouse.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Color drenching is the technique of coating a space in a single hue, creating a bold, monochromatic, and often maximalist effect.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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This isn’t just shot in black-and-white, thus resembling the 1960 meta-commentary on American crime thrillers and pulp fictions in all its monochromatic glory.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Paintings by Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, and Philip Taaffe adorn the walls, along with Richard Caldicott’s striking photographs of Tupperware.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The photo itself has to speak, has to have aura and energy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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