MONOCHROME Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of monochrome

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

Adjective

Keep it monochrome, or plant a rainbow of colors for a dazzling display. — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 Though Moore's outfit was totally monochrome, the ensemble was anything but simple. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026

Noun

Like other monochrome digitals, the GR IV Monochrome begs to be used for Raw capture. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Take a cue from influencer Cindy Prado and go monochrome, or add a belt for shape and dimension. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for monochrome

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome

Adjective

Made with solid brush fibers, the applicator combs and controls the placement of the product so the finish is clump-free.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Minasian didn’t deny that there have been problems in the ninth inning, and his larger point was that the Giants have solid relievers who can be part of a good bullpen.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of solid

Adjective

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
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

Definition of self

Noun

Channel design legend Frances Elkins by injecting your interiors with a peach moment or lean into the cottagecore aesthetic with a gingham print.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Contributor Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who has spent over a decade writing about travel, design, e-commerce, as well as food an beverage for a bevy of print and digital media.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of print

Adjective

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

Noun

The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Reddington showed the jury a photograph of the Clancy family, looking happy, and a second one of Lindsay Clancy in the hospital.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of photograph

Noun

On September 1, Claire Stoermer shared a rare childhood photo of her daughter to celebrate the milestone.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Sunil Pandey Speaking with NBC News in Pokhara, Nabin Karki, a superintendent of police, said authorities were collecting DNA samples and displaying photos of the bodies found in hopes that family members might be able to identify them.

— Surendra Phuyal, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

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