as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
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Recent Examples of monochrome
Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
Sign In Home Tour The monochrome interior tucked into a 1979 building is inspired by ideas of travel and freedom
Photography by James Nelson
April 13, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Before the show, Beckham styled a mostly monochrome look, evocative of an edgier take on the quiet luxury trend.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
The sophisticated bouquet features a monochrome rose and carnation mix that any mom would be thrilled to receive.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
Sign In Home Tour The monochrome interior tucked into a 1979 building is inspired by ideas of travel and freedom
Photography by James Nelson
April 13, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochrome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to scale, focus on building a solid client base, continually reinvest in quality leads, and consider eventually expanding by hiring or mentoring other agents to grow your business.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sketches are in sepia tone or black and white, with all the color taken out of them.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 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
Noun
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And unlike at those earlier, fancier stops, in L.A., the prints have price tags.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2025
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Fontan is piloting print paste production to meet industry colorfastness standards, and Sobh plans to expand Visenleer into Southern Italy’s fishing communities.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter and Anne Hathaway hit up a Versace affair in respective blue sparkles and monochromatic sharp suiting, while Harlem held a rager with Doechii, Law Roach, A$AP Rocky, and Tyler Mitchell putting on their party gear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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Anderson's monochromatic look also featured a wide-neck long-sleeve top and wide-leg pants.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Share Old Memories One sentimental way to share family memories is by looking through old photographs or home movies.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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As for the court action, Williamson said in late March that the plaintiffs failed to provide enough evidence, such as photographs and videos, to corroborate their testimony, according to the transcript.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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There were about 140,000 Jews in the Netherlands, a neutral country, when the Germans arrived in 1940.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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For one, the upstart Wings and dynastic Las Vegas Aces go to work at a particularly cool neutral site — Purcell Pavilion, home of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, cathedral to Muffet McGraw’s national championship program.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Harriet and Nina are picking out photos to show the commissioners at the parole hearing.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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This photo provided by Guinness World Records shows Pearl, the world's shortest living dog, with Reginald, the world's tallest living dog, both certified by Guinness World Records, during a playdate in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 5, 2025.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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