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
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Here is an echoey and relatively quiet limestone room full of people — Mondragon’s deep laconic monotone would attract attention in a second.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.
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Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
LaToya Jackson answers my questions in a polite but perfunctory monotone.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Here is an echoey and relatively quiet limestone room full of people — Mondragon’s deep laconic monotone would attract attention in a second.
—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Replace matte, monotone stoneware with something with more character.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.
—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
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The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.
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There’s never been a better time to escape the monotony of day-to-day life and venture out to an unexplored horizon.
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Shop Now Citrus hues are always invigorating, whether served in small doses or in a monochromatic statement moment.
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The monochromatic ensemble created a bold yet understated look, allowing the sharp tailoring and minimalist design to take center stage.
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Career pivots are often messy, beginning with boredom signaling that current work no longer fits.
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Sitting with boredom is a political act.
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Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless.
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Margarine is naturally colorless, but producers add synthetic beta-carotene to it to mimic the color of butter.
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That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
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Not your humdrum log flume by any means, this ride combines screen technology (the aquarium scene is quite stunning) with animatronics and some serious water fun.
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.
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Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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