achromatic

adjective

Definition of achromaticnext
as in neutral

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Recent Examples of achromatic The natural movement paired well with her achromatic attire. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Keeping with the achromatic theme, Lyonne's style team accessorized the dress with sheer black tights and a pair of Edwardian-style cap-toe boots in black and white. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 This entry-level 70mm achromatic refractor features a simple alt-azimuth mount and provides excellent views of not only Jupiter, its distinctive pink cloud bands and its four moons, but also Saturn’s rings and the moon’s craters. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025 The sleek and achromatic tasting room features a pair of huge murals by Bay Area illustrator Craig Frazier that are meant to tell the backstory of Realm. — Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for achromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for achromatic
  1. neutral
  2. monochromatic
Adjective
  • Express a positive sentiment, as opposed to a neutral or negative tone.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, try artisanal, handmade designs in neutral, earthy tones.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutral
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  • The ribbed detailing along the hem is mimicked along the sleeves to add texture, and the buttoned neckline is monochromatic for a super streamlined look.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Tokyo street style has gone monochromatic with showgoers in head-to-toe black or fall-ready brown.
    — Momo Angela, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of monochromatic

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“Achromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achromatic. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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