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
Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.
—Josh Shepperd, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
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Noun
The majority of the paintings were portraits, and not only were their subjects mostly depicted in a bare, neutral room, devoid of things or objects that might date it, they were also most often shown wearing plain, monotone, smocklike clothes.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Adjective
These come in every size, from twin to California king in a series of five neutrals, each perfect for a calm, monotone bedding moment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.
—Josh Shepperd, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Frieda longs to stand out and is instantly bored of her new small-town life, while Maria finds comfort in the monotony.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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But a continuous thread was a Daphne Blake-esque purple; in pea coats, sheer dresses, billowing blouses, and a monochromatic heels and stockings combo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Now, photo mat boards are carving out a more approachable take on the monochromatic trend.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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For some, the stakes are high; for others, this is content to be consumed in a moment of boredom.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
30 July 2025
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However, without enough structured activity, the breed can become restless and turn to destructive behaviors out of boredom.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Consistent, colorless stones equivalent to a 'D’ grade diamond with internally flawless clarity; these are qualities that would be astronomically expensive and exceptionally rare if found in natural diamonds.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Radon, a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the breakdown of radioactive materials in soil, seeps upward through cracks and holes in houses and becomes trapped inside.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Frank has also tinkered with the team’s structure out of possession, giving them a more solid base to press high up the pitch without as many holes.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Only plan and discuss exit when backed by solid data, research, and reports.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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