monochrome
Example Sentences
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Kyiv was in the depths of a frigid winter so monochrome that the scene on the platform could have been an old newsreel, but it was 2022 and happening in a technicolour, digital age.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Excelling more as a draftsman than a colorist, Lam created his most compelling paintings in near monochrome or with a limited palette.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
The enthusiasm also reflects a loss of interest in "workwear" or "quiet luxury", trends that have dominated menswear for years with their simple and often monochrome fabrics.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
In a world oversaturated by minimalism and monochrome, Thomas’ layered patterns and playful approach stood out.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
My grandparents’ eyes glazed over at the sheer activity, streetcars rumbling, bells clanging, and the monochrome traffic swerving in and out.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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