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
Chris "shmiddy" Schmidt, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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
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Noun
Nobody wants to endure another monotone lecture on corporate compliance.
—Chris "shmiddy" Schmidt, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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
Adjective
Ninety-nine percent of the patrons wear the complimentary t-shirt provided to create a monotone wall of fandom that surrounds the court.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Mix Cabinet Types Break up the monotony of just uppers and lowers—and achieve a more elevated, designer look—by mixing cabinet types.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Building a community of moms who also nurse can break up the monotony of your daily routine, give you a chance to have adult conversations, and provide a source of moral support.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hopping onto the monochromatic look, and keeping the feminine ties to the silhouette and not the color scheme, these $90 take on the coquette trend and meets it with its sporty figure.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Black marble accented with gray or white marble cabochons creates drama, while a monochromatic pairing—or even a cabochon pattern laid in all the same tile—adds subtle geometry.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But parents from years past had fewer regulations, so kids were able to experience boredom, befriend kids their parents were unfamiliar with, and rebel in small ways outside of their parents purview (like stealing from Claire's or putting on layers of Nars blush in the 7th grade).—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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Dopamine loops from social media, games, and constant notifications have reduced their tolerance for boredom, focus and real-world interaction.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mendel is bottled at 40% ABV and is a clear, colorless spirit, but that is where the similarity to other vodka ends.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Researchers in China have created a transparent, colorless, and unidirectional solar concentrator that can be directly coated onto standard window glass and used to harvest sunlight without changing the window’s appearance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are available in five sizes, along with plenty of fun patterns, solid colors, and an all-black pack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nina Energy turns scraps into solid biofuels and biochar.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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