as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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Recent Examples of monochrome
Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Once a monochrome city defined by the Troubles, Belfast is now alive with soulful creativity.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Though Moore's outfit was totally monochrome, the ensemble was anything but simple.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
If your style leans minimalist and modern, these monochrome options will make an elegant addition to your serveware collection.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Once a monochrome city defined by the Troubles, Belfast is now alive with soulful creativity.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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The neighborhood/area The hotel isn’t beachfront, like many in the area are, but rather a solid hike or short drive to the Pacific.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Johnson contributed solid minutes as the fill-in back-up center, totaling 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field and 3-of-9 shooting on threes, five rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 20 minutes off the bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The struggle for literacy, for safety, for economic footholds — these are not sepia-toned memories.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2026
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The final product is a Southwestern desert vibe with a luxe, Palm Springs twist; effortlessly blending sepia photos, raw materials, colorful decor, and contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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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
Noun
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Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is the place to go for Japanese art and artifacts, with a strong, 110,000-piece collection of paintings, tea ceremony ceramics, samurai swords and armor, kimonos, lacquerware, sculpture, ukiyo-e prints, and more.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Farther down the 39-foot gallery is the bathroom, which is serviceable with no frills, and a modern kitchen with monochromatic tilework, plenty of cabinet space, and a cute little breakfast bar.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mikey Madison and Jessie Buckley also went for a monochromatic look with red lips that were identical to their red gowns.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Staff flagged a sign that features a photograph of Colonel John Chivington, a Methodist pastor and Army officer known for leading the 1864 Sand Creek massacre.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Banks said in a post on X that included a photograph of the senator and Warsh.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The neutral color will complement any other spring decor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leaders at both districts have put offers on the table that align with a neutral third-party’s recommendation, saying that their proposals balance employee needs with fiscal reality.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Earlier this year, satellite photos raised concerns that Iran was working to restore the facility.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, other reviewers were able to use Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software as well as the photo editing software Adobe Lightroom without issue.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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