as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see
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Recent Examples of monotone
Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Likewise, that same positive message can get derailed if delivered in a flat monotone, which makes the speaker sound uninterested and causes the audience to question a leader’s authenticity.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Likewise, that same positive message can get derailed if delivered in a flat monotone, which makes the speaker sound uninterested and causes the audience to question a leader’s authenticity.
—Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.d., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The brilliant color of pre-war life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Immediate feedback during practice creates tight learning loops that accelerate mastery, while varied approaches prevent the monotony that leads to disengagement.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Set in Watts, the film is a lyrical, neo-realist snapshot of a community, family, and slaughterhouse worker all coping with the monotony and powerlessness society forces them to endure.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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She’s even rocked other monochromatic looks with crochet pieces, like her espresso brown outfit with an open crochet cardigan.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Feast your eyes on a chic, monochromatic ceiling fan with a light—any of our top picks also work as art installations for your ceilings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some people snack at night to cope with stress, boredom, or sadness.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Quotidian excursions to the post office or the bank can create valuable opportunities for boredom, too.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What are my rights, and what responsibility does the HOA have? A: Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause lung cancer.—
Jill Terreri Ramos,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Black-and-white drawings dominate the show’s first half, in which closely observed, acutely detailed faces emerge out of the blank void of colorless sheets of paper.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also cleverly engineered to do double duty: compost solid scraps and collect compost tea, a potent liquid fertilizer prized by plant lovers.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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This offseason, the team didn't have to make too many outside additions as the roster is solid at most spots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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