as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see
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Recent Examples of monotone
Abdel Kareem Hana and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The brilliant color of pre-war life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Josh Shepperd, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Affleck’s Christian Wolff is a monotone bean counter who used to help criminal organizations launder money and clean their books.
—Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The brilliant color of prewar life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
—Abdel Kareem Hana and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The brilliant color of pre-war life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.
—Josh Shepperd, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Affleck’s Christian Wolff is a monotone bean counter who used to help criminal organizations launder money and clean their books.
—Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Family vacations, in particular, give you and your family a chance to get away from the monotony of everyday routine and be fully present with one another.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Wanting to feel that energy and looking for a break from the monotony of his rehab program in Arizona, Steele is planning to make regular visits to Wrigley Field to support his teammates and check in with the club’s staff.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Dark renders the barista’s colorful hair monochromatic, but even the night isn’t black enough to eclipse the false sweetness inked on her neck.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Many animal behaviorists also warn the practice fails to address the root cause of excessive barking—often anxiety, boredom, or inadequate training.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Factor 2: Antisocial behavior (e.g., deviance from an early age, aggression, impulsivity, irresponsibility, proneness to boredom).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and pets.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Gerard Bertrand 'Gris Blanc' Rosé Almost colorless, this grenache rosé from the Mediterranean is notable for its minerality and a faint sparkle.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The Waterfront has had a solid run since its debut, starting at #1 and continuing until this dethroning that was always going to happen.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The usually heady, efficient team struggled to make shots, take care of the ball and string together solid defensive possessions.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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