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
See all Example Sentences for monochromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
Adjective
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When Peter stepped foot and he was focused on Jesus, that water was solid as ground.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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If the Deborah number is greater than or equal to 1, however, they are said to be solid.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Recently, Jennifer Lopez has been a big fan of natural manicures, which are anything but boring.—
Lea Hüttinger,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2025
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To complete her sartorial statement, the actress wore a pair of pointed-toe heels in a similar share of burgundy, creating a wholly monochrome effect.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Quest 2 cameras are monochrome, and sit on the corners of the front of the headset.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In addition to her tiring routine of delivering disappointment, Hadoula also has to contend with her own troubles in the form of a vision of her deceased mother (Maria Protoppapa).—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
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Image Piloting a firefighting aircraft is sweaty, tiring work, Mr. Mattiacci said.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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On the thirteenth-century tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is shown wide awake and reading, while her dull and kingly husband sleeps for all eternity.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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If your hair is dull and prone to breakage, this serum is packed with gluco-peptides and wheat protein to help restore elasticity and strengthening the cuticle.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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