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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
The film has been lauded for its poignant exploration of solitude and its monochromatic cinematography.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Unlike its previous all-in-one devices that pair a keyboard with basic monochromatic screens, its new Freewrite Wordrunner is a standalone mechanical keyboard customized with keys and tools designed to help writers stay focused and work more efficiently.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
That may seem odd for a monochromatic steel chronograph.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
In November, the actress attended the 2024 Miami Film Festival in another monochromatic look, this time by Brunello Cucinelli.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Unlike its previous all-in-one devices that pair a keyboard with basic monochromatic screens, its new Freewrite Wordrunner is a standalone mechanical keyboard customized with keys and tools designed to help writers stay focused and work more efficiently.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
That may seem odd for a monochromatic steel chronograph.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
In November, the actress attended the 2024 Miami Film Festival in another monochromatic look, this time by Brunello Cucinelli.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
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But last year's average of 186,000 new jobs a month still slightly exceeds the pre-pandemic average of 182,000 from 2016-2019, solid years for the economy.PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Jayhawks hope solid defense translates well on the road Saturday.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 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
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And the early maps were monochrome, made on dot-matrix printers.Jack Dangermond, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Adams may have thought Pierce owed him something for vouching for him, but Pierce was tiring of the pouting and target requests.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those two references, of course to the surprise endings of Citizen Kane and The Sixth Sense (sorry if that just ruined them for you), were meant as a jaded eye roll to a tiring complaint.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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The Israel Defense Forces have been slow to withdraw from their position in the southern part of Lebanon despite a Nov. 27 ceasefire deal that gave the Lebanese Army and the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon exclusive jurisdiction over the region.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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Randle has often been slow to close out on 3-point shooters and inattentive off the ball.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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In Arteta’s pragmatic mind, every tactic is just a neutral tool to achieve a particular aim.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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But the sense of a neutral site faded as the Rams built their 24-3 halftime lead, the largest lead after two quarters in franchise playoff history, per ESPN.Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 14 Jan. 2025
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For optimal baking, open the containers to check their aroma and if the smell is dull throw it away.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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The action was so frenetic that the dull parts of Test matches, lulls that often exist when one team is in complete control, were basically eradicated.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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