monotony

Example Sentences

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For John Winston Isidro, life aboard his VLCC, or Very Large Crude Carrier, has been marked by equal parts monotony and precaution since his ship began playing the waiting game.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

So long as there is wonder, there is no room for monotony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

It was still a welcome break from the monotony of the season, Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

Think of tang as punctuation: it makes each bite snap, balances richness and keeps your loaded fries from tipping into monotony.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

She was tired of struggling against the elements with nothing to break the monotony but watching Blanca grow.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende