1
as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a monochromatic portrayal of a hero seemingly without flaws or even distinctive traits
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Recent Examples of monochromatic
Taylor Swift headed to Nobu Downtown in New York last night (January 17), choosing a monochromatic black look with both dramatic and subtle details.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
One of the most striking ZZ plant varieties is Raven, which has nearly black leaves that complement a monochromatic, minimalist interior perfectly.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Atop her knit burgundy dress, Good wore a luxurious burgundy winter coat, creating a monochromatic look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Characterized by a monochromatic palette of gray tones, the color swept through walls, furniture, and decor like a minimalist wave.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
One of the most striking ZZ plant varieties is Raven, which has nearly black leaves that complement a monochromatic, minimalist interior perfectly.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Atop her knit burgundy dress, Good wore a luxurious burgundy winter coat, creating a monochromatic look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Characterized by a monochromatic palette of gray tones, the color swept through walls, furniture, and decor like a minimalist wave.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
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Pore strips might give you that weirdly satisfying instant gratification by pulling out surface-level blackheads, but for the long haul, a solid routine with these powerhouse ingredients is the real game-changer—keeping your skin smooth, clear, and totally congestion-free.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Shares of Spotify surged more than 10% on the solid earnings report in early trading Tuesday.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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His side’s domination of territory and possession, against vastly inferior opponents, has been branded boring by some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Writing fiction no longer merely strikes him as boring.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The resort's monochrome, minimalist villas are inspired by the white and blue Cycladic design aesthetic.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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The reality star paired the piece with a black miniskirt, sheer black tights and black pumps for a wholly monochrome look that mimicked the color choices of her family.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the three balanced armature drivers produce a silky finesse to the top end that is never harsh or tiring.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The days can be spent shredding the slopes, while the nights can be spent at a relaxing resort to rest after a tiring day.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.—
Breanna Draxler,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2013
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An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.—
Pam McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2023
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On the day of the shipwreck, the Pacific made slow progress through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, laboring against a strong headwind toward the open sea.—
Joel Sams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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The fires have highlighted the slow disaster of the region’s aridification — and the challenges even the most committed environmentalist politicians face amid climate change.—
Sammy Feldblum,
The Dial,
30 Jan. 2025
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Most countries were of a mind to try to stay neutral between the two powers and maintain good relations with both Washington and Beijing.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the gaze in Freud’s painting is fairly neutral, the gaze in Paul’s painting is not.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some people's mental images are dull or vague, while others can't form anything whatsoever, according to WebMD.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Switch out light fixtures Lighting in a home can transform a space from looking dull to warm and inviting.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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