as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
an artist who produces monochrome pencil drawings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of monochrome
Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
These pieces mark a pivotal moment in Fontana’s evolution from monochrome spatial cuts to a more architectural framing of space and void.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Most are roughly square, five-to-six foot canvases of seemingly monochrome color.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochrome
Adjective
Try a monochrome moment For the design-savvy, pistachio green shines in a tone-on-tone, monochrome look.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025
These pieces mark a pivotal moment in Fontana’s evolution from monochrome spatial cuts to a more architectural framing of space and void.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
Chase Stokes Chase Stokes went monochrome with his attire at the H&M & LA event.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Most are roughly square, five-to-six foot canvases of seemingly monochrome color.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for monochrome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monochrome
Adjective
-
Business owners already understand the importance of creating a solid business plan from the get-go.—
Hanneke Antonelli,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
But the state’s interdependence on the federal government — an economic boost in most years — leaves its economy on less solid footing as federal budget cuts loom.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
In the back storeroom of the Olivera Egg Ranch in San Jose, Ed Olivera Jr., 76, gazed at miniature sepia and grey-tone photographs in an album splayed open on a long steel table.—
Jia H. Jung,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The mono photo in our suite was a little brown rather than neutral gray, but not by as much as a standard sepia print.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
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
-
Especially lovely is the Argos Inn, an 1831 mansion with Dalí prints and two cocktail bars; discerning oenophiles will also love the design-forward Lake House on Canandaigua, which opened in 2020 on the site of a former motel with a spa and outdoor barrel saunas.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
-
Part of McGowan’s pitch to donors is that the collapse of traditional print media in much of the country has created a news vacuum that progressive organizations need to fill.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
To her, these monochromatic portraits bolster an African aesthetic due to their classic feel that stands the test of time.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
-
At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
It’s based on a photograph from 1942 of a man named Edward Atkinson, taken by Calvin Facton.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
-
The photographs put a face to each victim and the flowers represent their lives.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
-
Rub a little neutral oil (like vegetable oil) on the hamburger patties to jump-start the frying process.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Mendoza was seen smirking in his arrest photo, seeming to be unfazed by his capture.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
-
The pair flipped through a scrapbook filled with childhood photos of themselves and their families before reflecting on their time spent together at the villa.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Monochrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monochrome. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share