1
: of, relating to, or made with a single color or hue
2
: involving or producing visual images in a single color or in varying tones of a single color (such as gray)
monochrome film
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Examples of monochrome in a Sentence
Adjective
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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Julia Teti, WWD, 18 June 2024
The princess accessorized her monochrome outfit with white heels, pearl earrings and brooch, and a structured black clutch.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Emily Mercer, WWD, 24 June 2024
The only color in Shayk’s otherwise monochrome look was her bright orange Birkin.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Comer continued the black monochrome palette with a pair of heels courtesy of Maison Ernest.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 June 2024
The princess accessorized her monochrome outfit with white heels, pearl earrings and brooch, and a structured black clutch.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Adjective
In addition, monochrome white looks, such as Carolina Herrera’s ruffled cotton frock, continually prove chic all summer long.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 24 June 2024
The only color in Shayk’s otherwise monochrome look was her bright orange Birkin.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochrome. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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