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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
The Anniversary Special, including a reprisal of his monotone character Chad alongside original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
By 1970s standards, his subject matter and aesthetic were equivalents of deadpan’s monotone.
—Emilia Mickevicius, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
One deepfake video altered Clark’s voice to tell a monotone story about a fake confrontation with Reese.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
The Anniversary Special, including a reprisal of his monotone character Chad alongside original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The infamously monotone and unemotional Young behind the green.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
By 1970s standards, his subject matter and aesthetic were equivalents of deadpan’s monotone.
—Emilia Mickevicius, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
Noun
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Whatever the case, honesty and depth reign over comfort and monotony.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Zoom founder Eric Yuan even outsourced the monotony to an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Whether styled with a matching top for a monochromatic moment, like Middleton and Witherspoon, or paired with a T-shirt, like Clarkson, colorful pants are an easy way to make dressing for the office, a date night, or the holidays feel all the more fashionable.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Burgundy had its moment this season—Ayo Edebiri wore it best in a full monochromatic beat, matched perfectly by Regina Hall’s deep tones and bold lip liner.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That at a certain point, the gooner will open his eyes, find himself in a room filled with lube but void of love, and decide that the boredom of staying in that room outweighs the fear of whatever lies beyond it.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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And yes, there were occasional hijinks spurred by youthful boredom and restlessness.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The colorless liquid is now responsible for an ongoing health crisis that has triggered a nationwide panic affecting about 100 million people across six states in Brazil, according to health authorities.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Often the liquid solvent used is propylene glycol — a viscous, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet flavor.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This horror film from director Na Hong-jin is set in a quiet rural village in South Korea, where bumbling police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) goes about his everyday work in a humdrum manner.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There were other signs of encouragement, like Diouf and Crysencio Summerville’s left-wing partnership, plus Freddie Potts’ solid cameo appearance.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from solid wood with a contoured seat and gently curved back, this chair combines comfort with a modern yet classic look, ideal for gatherings and everyday meals alike.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Monotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monotone. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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