as in boredom
a tedious lack of variety
the monotony of the cafeteria's selections was as bad as the quality
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Recent Examples of monotony
Dilbert sprang from the monotony of Adams’ own days on the job.
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Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the diverse lush tones joined forces with the suffocating heat of the jungle to disguise an essential monotony, the primary function of which was to drive crazy anyone who might be inclined to formulate an original thought.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Late in the night, the comedian Wanda Sykes cut through the monotony and brought some sharpness to the stage.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Break up the monotony of winter with this shiny nail set.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for monotony
Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Indeed, the diverse lush tones joined forces with the suffocating heat of the jungle to disguise an essential monotony, the primary function of which was to drive crazy anyone who might be inclined to formulate an original thought.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Late in the night, the comedian Wanda Sykes cut through the monotony and brought some sharpness to the stage.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Break up the monotony of winter with this shiny nail set.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for monotony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotony
Noun
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It is driven by boredom and entitlement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Having space to recharge helps prevent resentment and boredom.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No, no, nothing as humdrum as all that.—
Rachel Kurzius,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Certainly the humdrum of legislation or bureaucratic rule-marking is nothing like the gossipy speculation about who may or may not bid to lead California as its 41st governor.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Italy, neutrals aren’t limited to just black, as warm tones like a chocolate brown add depth to an otherwise monotone outfit.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The color appears monotone from a distance but when light is hits it, the paint becomes luminous.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Monotony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotony. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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