monotonous
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Some words or phrases show up regularly, while monotonous sentence structures are also a warning sign.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
The predictable and monotonous operations of a landfill—dozens of tractor-trailers dump nearly 1,800 tons of trash at Marana daily—are ideal for automated equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Red pepper flakes and black pepper bring heat, while fresh thyme and lemon zest keep all that brown-on-brown flavor from becoming monotonous.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The concept centers on the idea of accidentally slipping out of normal reality and becoming trapped in this monotonous, labyrinthine environment with no clear exit.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
“Winky talked my father into it,” said Crouch, still in the same monotonous voice.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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