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monotony

[muh-not-n-ee] / məˈnɒt n i /


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They experience the ups and downs of combat together, along with its boredom, monotony and loneliness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

The monotony of a corporate job can be grating, but a steady paycheck provides a sense of security.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

One pattern encapsulates the monotony of prison life, while another represents the rooftops she could see on her twice daily 10-minute walks while inside.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

But there’s a limit to how many similar instances, all with the same structure, the film can retrace before it gives way to monotony.

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026

Usually, they’re cool and inviting, and they break up the monotony of farmland.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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