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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 monochromatic brown palette is a shift from her typical Christmas Day style, which usually sticks to festive greens, reds, and cobalt blues, and went for this year’s trendy brown.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
The application is intentionally simple, and it can also be used on the lips for a monochromatic moment.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Go for a monochromatic palette, for example, or try a preppy vibe with mix-and-match plaid prints.
—Paulina Berges, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
The Denim Tuxedo Shirt creates a sleek, monochromatic effect that almost reads like a coordinated set, keeping the look polished rather than flashy.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochromatic
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Even with the affair, David's alibi appeared to be solid, so Belinda's murder went unsolved for years.—
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
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Yes, the rich women went to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but before that there were a few scenes back in boring old Los Angeles.—
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Disease prevention should be boring, routine, expected, and easy to access.—
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If an all-black ensemble feels too boring, just switch it to another color—but keep it monochrome.—
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The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.—
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When Jensen was tiring of running her own business, her little brother did her the same favor of helping her land a job with the cannabis dispensary From The Earth at their Brookside location, where she was quickly hired and loved by her coworkers.—
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Although Richardson has only appeared in 25 of the 36 contests so far in his rookie campaign, the near first-half of his first year as a professional has been tiring for the 20-year-old who’s continued to adjust to his new life in Orlando.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Hoover finished 319 yards on 34-of-50 passing, but his two turnovers were critical mistakes that led to TCU’s slow start in the first half.—
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When visiting the exhibit, plan on taking your time to make the most of it, or what the American Federation of Arts calls slow looking.—
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
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Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.—
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Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert finds Brooklinen’s prints a good midway point between something too chintzy or something too dull, and thinks highly of the material as well.—
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The fiber’s irregular length distribution—with 50 percent at 28 millimeters and 50 percent in the 10 to 20 millimeter range—delivers a textured, semi-dull and opaque aesthetic that achieves a genuine, vintage washdown performance.—
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochromatic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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