monochrome

[mon-uh-krohm] / ˈmɒn əˌkroʊm /

ADJECTIVE

constant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consistent continual nonstop perpetual regular stable steady unbroken uninterrupted

STRONG

even firm invariable permanent stabile uniform

WEAK

connected equable habitual homogeneous immutable like the Rock of Gibraltar monophonic monotonous of a piece regularized solid as rock standardized steadfast together unalterable unchanging unflappable unfluctuating unvarying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken discontinuous imbalanced inconsistent inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular temporary unfixed unstable unsteady wobbly

STRONG

changeable changing different

WEAK

concluding disloyal ending fickle flagging fluctuating stopping terminable terminating undecided undetermined untrue untrustworthy varying wavering

Example Sentences

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To demonstrate this precision, the researchers used a standard laser to create a microscopic monochrome portrait of Albert Einstein on a thin piece of the material, with points spaced just 700 nanometers apart.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

It started with the concept album “A Curious Feeling,” its obsessive autumnal gloom and ornate melodies made even more memorable by the monochrome opacity of the production.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Excelling more as a draftsman than a colorist, Lam created his most compelling paintings in near monochrome or with a limited palette.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Many of Anderson's designs centred on a monochrome palette, with sunny bursts of orange, punctuated with ice blue and pinks.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

My grandparents’ eyes glazed over at the sheer activity, streetcars rumbling, bells clanging, and the monochrome traffic swerving in and out.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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