monotony
Example Sentences
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The monotony of a corporate job can be grating, but a steady paycheck provides a sense of security.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Mamba-esque magic is in the embracing behind-the-scenes monotony, powering through it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
The couple say prison life has returned to its normal monotony after the intense fear they experienced during the Israel-US war with Iran.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
While we all need periodic reminders that pierce through the monotony and horrors of the day, awe of nature and our fragile existence being paramount, we also need reminders that a better future is possible.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2026
For most of those two years, Blake and a small group of prisoners languished in a makeshift North Korean prison camp, plagued with monotony and boredom.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing monotony
The Things They Carried
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The Alchemist
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The Stranger
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