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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Lightweight but subtly high-impact, these earrings are a master class in duality—rich and monochrome from the front, sparkling on the back, and memorable at every angle.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
Vanessa Kirby Kirby embraced the sheer trend in her monochrome look courtesy Givenchy.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Noun
Mix and match colors for a set, or keep things monochrome for a sleek bathroom appeal.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Lightweight but subtly high-impact, these earrings are a master class in duality—rich and monochrome from the front, sparkling on the back, and memorable at every angle.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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Yeah, that’s because Danny is a really nice, solid guy who usually has everyone’s back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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These meteors are relatively faint, without persistent trains or fireballs, but there will be solid chances of seeing this shower during the early morning hours this year.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In the back storeroom of the Olivera Egg Ranch in San Jose, Ed Olivera Jr., 76, gazed at miniature sepia and grey-tone photographs in an album splayed open on a long steel table.—
Jia H. Jung,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The mono photo in our suite was a little brown rather than neutral gray, but not by as much as a standard sepia print.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Part of McGowan’s pitch to donors is that the collapse of traditional print media in much of the country has created a news vacuum that progressive organizations need to fill.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Digital, print or both, your book can be one of the most powerful keys in your business toolkit.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Her monochromatic look, which included an airy maxi skirt paired with a cable knit sweater, is the perfect balance of effortless elegance and transitional ease.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Adding in textured materials, such as a textured paver, adds depth in monochromatic concepts.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Newman and Curtin also were responsible for one of the night's most moving moments, holding up a photograph of the late Gilda Radner during the cast's goodbyes at the end of the show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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On October 16, 1994, the Los Angeles Times ran a photograph of the protests against the ballot initiative, showing Cesar Chavez Avenue, named after the co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, jam-packed with Angelenos flying Mexican flags.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The camera bag is available in Toasted Hazelnut Multi (neutral tones), Black Multi, Squash Blossom Multi, Terracotta Tile Multi (pink and orange), and Sage Bundle Multi.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Coupled with modern photos of addicts struggling with addiction, Flischel uses Hearn’s words to create a harrowing account, something common throughout the pages of his historical photo book.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Halfway through the credits of 2020's Hubie Halloween, those behind the film incorporated a photo of Boyce alongside a touching message.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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