How to Use monochromatic in a Sentence

monochromatic

adjective
  • It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture.
  • This isn’t the first time Grande has rocked a monochromatic look.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
  • If that's your dream, mix up the strength of the hue in the pieces and textures around the room to avoid the monochromatic doldrums.
    Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • To offset the monochromatic look, Nicole kept the rest of the outfit simple.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2023
  • But the genre styling this time has been pushed all the way to stark, monochromatic stylization.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Mix and match the skirt with a white tank or pair it with matching bandeau for a punchy monochromatic look.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 18 May 2023
  • Add a monochromatic centerpiece to your setup in the likes of The Pink Dream's display.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Her eye makeup may just be our favorite part of the monochromatic pink look.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The Uggs were the standout in Hailey's monochromatic fall look.
    Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The singer made sure to complement the bold color with monochromatic lips and eye shadow.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • In the master suite of an Upper East Side home, the curtains in this monochromatic blue room perfectly match the decor.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Atop the monochromatic tables sat pink and white bouquets of flowers — all done by Bloom Room OC — and paired with light wood chairs.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • Paint trim in the same color as the rest of the structure for a clean, monochromatic look, or opt for a contrasting color to make the details pop.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • To keep the ensemble monochromatic, Katie wore black ankle-length pants with a dark belt and a pair of black pointed heels.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The actor stepped out in Florida in a monochromatic outfit that was made complete with a pair of white Crocs.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The color perfectly matched her lime roots for a monochromatic vibe from hair to sneakers.
    Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The 1990s of the new series is a monochromatic, dull era in which everyone's clothes are taken from the same Delia's catalog.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The boots come in three styles (monochromatic black, white with black detailing, and black with a white faux fur lining), and each features a chunky 1.25-inch heel.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The trend towards prep aligns with the move towards darker paint colors and away from whites and monochromatic design.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2023
  • There, a foam lounge chair stands in stark contrast to the monochromatic seating and sculptures it is surrounded by.
    Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023
  • If your kitchen is also your dining room, a monochromatic look adds fun and intrigue.
    Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2023
  • William, meanwhile, was the opposite of monochromatic in his blue suit, Oxford shirt, and hunter green sweater.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Van Hoytema also worked with Kodak to develop black-and-white 70 mm film stock so Nolan could shoot the monochromatic aspects of the film.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The model stepped out in a monochromatic outfit in Los Angeles last night.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2023
  • To add a touch of femininity to the monochromatic look, the garment's short sleeves billowed out from the bodice and had matching ruffles by the hem.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Her sons Psalm, 4, and Saint, 8, also posed alongside their mother, but in all-black monochromatic looks.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Wednesday is known for her cool-toned monochromatic makeup on the show, and this ColourPop palette has the perfect brown, gray, and purple tones to achieve the look.
    Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Or, embrace the rich color by layering it against lighter pinks for a monochromatic look.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
  • The slouchy, oversized fit looks equally at home over a graphic tee and flared mini as with a monochromatic black blouse and skinny jeans.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Xochitl Gomez Xochitl Gomez in a waist-cinching monochromatic caped dress with rose epaulettes.
    Oscar Holland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024

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