monochrome 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of monochromenext
as in solid
having or consisting of a single color an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings

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monochrome

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noun

as in sepia

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Recent Examples of monochrome
Adjective
Those systems were monochrome, though, and focused solely on driving. — New Atlas, 15 May 2026 Keep it monochrome, or plant a rainbow of colors for a dazzling display. — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
The style is a versatile one that can be worn with multiple ensembles, including all-black ones, because of its monochrome black finish. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 Its 7-inch color E Ink screen is untouched, showing monochrome content like text at 300 pixels per inch (ppi) and color content at 150ppi. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monochrome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
  1. solid
  2. sepia
  3. self
  4. print
  5. monochromatic
  6. photograph
  7. neutral
  8. photo
Adjective
  • Precincts with more votes cast per square mile appear more solid, with areas with lower voter density fade to white.
    — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The sushi was solid and the cocktail program felt thoughtful and exciting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of solid
Noun
  • At a local senior residence center this week, the participants hummed with lindens and then headed into the art room to reflect on paper, using sepia-brown linden ink.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Tuscan kitchens were all warm colors, shades of brown, images that were maybe a bit sepia toned.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sepia
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
Noun
  • It was considered gone for good until a print unexpectedly turned up in Italy in 2008, was restored by the National Film Preservation Foundation and now can easily be viewed online.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The novel has already secured a screen adaptation deal, with a four-volume print edition scheduled for December.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of print
Adjective
  • Fortunately for completionists, a cheeky, monochromatic, red-on-red look is warming up winter trends.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kanye also went the monochromatic black route in a high neck leather jacket, matching slouchy leather pants, a belt with a huge gold tiger buckle, and combat boots.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of monochromatic
Noun
  • The Clinton library houses 78 million pages of official records, 20 million emails, and two million photographs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The endless snapshots of parties, wallpaper covered in butts, the many photographs of Kate Moss, videos of fashion shows, enlarged ad campaign stills—very little of it is good.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of photograph
Adjective
  • Choose from seven rich, neutral tones, including deep chocolate brown and vibrant golden yellow.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The rich plum color also makes a lovely accent against neutral bedding.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of neutral
Noun
  • In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Police posted a photo on social media Sunday to alert residents to the incident and to advise them to check any candy their children had collected.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of photo

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