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monotonous

[muh-not-n-uhs] / məˈnɒt n əs /


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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

Even their directors’ rudimentary visual aesthetics are monotonous.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

In contrast, the bees' uncertainty increases in visually monotonous environments.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026

After about four minutes the telephone rang shrill and insistent, that irritating, monotonous note of a long-distance call.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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