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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
The Anniversary Special, including a reprisal of his monotone character Chad alongside original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Especially when the side effects are being recited rapid-fire in a monotone that’s barely audible.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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Noun
One deepfake video altered Clark’s voice to tell a monotone story about a fake confrontation with Reese.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
The Anniversary Special, including a reprisal of his monotone character Chad alongside original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Patriots reporters are used to no-nonsense, stern responses up at the lectern given Belichick’s years of monotone answers to questions.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Especially when the side effects are being recited rapid-fire in a monotone that’s barely audible.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Zoom founder Eric Yuan even outsourced the monotony to an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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There’s a certain monotony that engulfs the gym during the rigors of training camp, and that dissipates somewhat when a game day is in view.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The overall look was textbook Meghan Markle; a breezy, monochromatic fit that spoke quietly to all eras of her style and the ongoing trend for an autumnal skirt suit.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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In traditional steakhouse fashion, interiors will feature rich dark woods, brass metal accents and a monochromatic palette.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And yes, there were occasional hijinks spurred by youthful boredom and restlessness.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Because her motivations seem much more complicated than mere boredom in your adaptation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The colorless liquid is now responsible for an ongoing health crisis that has triggered a nationwide panic affecting about 100 million people across six states in Brazil, according to health authorities.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Often the liquid solvent used is propylene glycol — a viscous, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet flavor.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This horror film from director Na Hong-jin is set in a quiet rural village in South Korea, where bumbling police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) goes about his everyday work in a humdrum manner.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its ready-to-wear and accessories division has also proved a solid earner, with sales rising 6 percent in the first half, helping the company outperform its sector peers.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s solid growth, which has been reflected in the uptick in the rights fee cost through the years.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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