monotone

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The monotone transmission recalled the manner in which deep-cover Cold War spies for the KGB and CIA once received orders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

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

Her words came out in an odd monotone.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd