as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see
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Recent Examples of monotone
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Nobody wants to endure another monotone lecture on corporate compliance.
—Chris "shmiddy" Schmidt, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
His monotone responses and repetitive hand gestures can often appear robotic.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Nobody wants to endure another monotone lecture on corporate compliance.
—Chris "shmiddy" Schmidt, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The brilliant color of pre-war life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
—Abdel Kareem Hana, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Available in two sleek, dark, monotone colorways, this slide-style sandal has a refined, sporty aesthetic.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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The monotony of the yearlong (at least) grind to come back is draining.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The monotony of the season can get to a player, and his goal has always been to make the work fun and intentional, not checking off a box.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This year at Cannes, celebrities embraced sequins as power pieces, favoring monochromatic metallics and dramatic silhouettes.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In a monochromatic video, Tevin could be seen dropping to one knee in the sand to pop the question.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Interestingly, this connection between boredom and satisfaction wasn’t linked to relationship conflicts or tension, meaning boredom alone can weaken a relationship over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Rather than rising up and killing its former masters, Murderbot just goes about performing its security work, relieving the boredom by watching a lot of entertainment media; its favorite is a soap opera called The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The Silent Threat of CO CO is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that happens from the burning of fuels, such as wood, gasoline, coal, natural gas, or kerosene.—
Natalie DiScala,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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Soju is a clear and colorless, a spirit similar to vodka, which lends itself to adding fruity flavors.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Per Deadline Hollywood, which first reported the cancellation, viewership for season 3 was still solid but the show slipped out of Nielsen's Top 10 Originals chart quicker than its predecessors, and the decision to cancel ultimately came down to the show's hefty price tag.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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These dildos were solid and made to sit above the pubic bone, custom made to measurements provided by purchasers, who were often men.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 May 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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