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
Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The monochrome treatment emphasizes silhouette, proportion and shadow, allowing form and texture to take precedence while heightening the sensory experience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Though Moore's outfit was totally monochrome, the ensemble was anything but simple.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Tonal Dressing Rihanna went for monochrome while out and about in Paris, layering various shades of burgundy.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The monochrome treatment emphasizes silhouette, proportion and shadow, allowing form and texture to take precedence while heightening the sensory experience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
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This is a solid and affordable Ethernet cable that is sufficient for most homes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Combined with flexible plan options and solid customer support, Cinch is a reliable choice for anyone seeking affordable home warranties without sacrificing quality.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Euphoria was doing for purple what Dune would do with sepia.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pink wore a long white halter neck dress with sepia tapestry print and burnt orange floral detail.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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 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
Noun
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These bois pair their six-packs with tight suede fringe, animal-print leggings, and mullets.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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As a nod to the 110th anniversary of the Indy 500, 1,110 exclusive pieces of the monochromatic pastel pink dial edition have been created.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Attendees would have received copies to deepen the bonds created by the affair, not unlike how people today cherish photographs of their encounters with celebrities and politicians.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a photograph of themselves with their three children to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to Newsweek, the overall score was composed of 80% from survey results, and 20% from social listening analysis, which analyzed media coverage and online discussion to assess whether public sentiment was positive, neutral or negative.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The battle was fought during the Napoleonic Wars, as Britain attacked Denmark to break a neutral alliance with other European powers that threatened British naval supremacy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The information appears next to an April 26 Navy photo that shows Boxer transiting the Surigao Straight, roughly 4,000 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The photo choice and subtitle sing.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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