monotone
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His slow monotone and low-energy delivery eventually felled most people in the room.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
Her understated androgyny was paired with a shout-singing vocal style that had a snarly, monotone curl laced with abandon and disregard for convention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
Ms Hodson wrote: "I asked him about the incident at his admissions meeting and he was monotone, emotionless and very matter of fact about his intentions."
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
He became a fan favorite, his often monotone cadence differentiating himself from his teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
But with a monotone voice and that far-off look she’d taken on since Dad had left with the lost Council, it was hard to take in the message.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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