How to Use monochrome in a Sentence

monochrome

noun
  • For a head-to-toe monochrome look, wear them with a matching red top.
    Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Done in black and white monochrome, it’s adorned with leather-and-check tweed and patchwork styles.
    Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The actress, 33, donned a chic monochrome Dior look at the French fashion house's Carousel of Dreams event.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
  • So the monochrome of the future is the result of coming to terms with that despair?
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Keps it monochrome-chic in head-to-toe red, like Rita Ora.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The All Blacks, named for their monochrome uniforms, last played in the United States three years ago.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Glue the letters in place, and once dry, paint the letters white to give your canvas a monochrome look.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Further adding to the glamorous effect of the monochrome look: a pair of shoulder-length gloves.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Bieber brought out a silky black set from her luxe monochrome closet.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2023
  • For the event, Meghan wore a sleek monochrome red pantsuit over matching suede heels with pointed toes.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022
  • On the accessories front, too, the royal was a fan of the brand’s classic flap bag and monochrome slingback pumps.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Work, travel, day-to-day stuff, monochrome outfits work for it all.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The signature waistband has white stripes that look chic on the rest of the monochrome silhouette.
    Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
  • Gwyneth Paltrow took a cozy take on the style with her monochrome skirt set, which featured a maxi skirt and oversized chunky sweater.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The monochrome color scheme carries over to the cabin, where dark blue is paired with French racing blue.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Crawford, meanwhile, went with a very on-trend monochrome look.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The radiologist pointed to a white blur on the monochrome scan.
    Lindsey Fitzharris, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
  • She was dressed in her winter uniform—monochrome dress, tall black boots—and looked around at the audience.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Not only is it made with comfort in mind, but the monochrome look is also super cute.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 July 2023
  • As with any color, don’t go monotone with your monochrome.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Christian VierigGetty Images Don't be afraid to wear a monochrome look with prints.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Let these pieces be the star of the outfit: Wear something monochrome or subtle, and the jewelry will speak for itself.
    Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Her go-tos include monochrome sets, pretty knits, big pants, and classic tees.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Hailey Bieber delivered a 101 on how to do monochrome for spring.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Many of the movie’s style choices, from monochrome tracksuits and polo shirts to mini skirts and fluffy coats, are some of 2022's biggest trends.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 15 Nov. 2022
  • There are options to add on your initials and choose from dozens of monochrome and striped finishes.
    Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Dress a black-and-white Christmas tree with monochrome baubles and strings of pearls or black-and-white plaid ribbon with presents wrapped in matching paper.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The sleek monochrome design comes in a handful of sharp hues, like warm toffee, tomato red, and midnight blue.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The '90s sunglasses slay added that finishing touch to her monochrome get-up.
    Seventeen, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Under the hood, both the monochrome and color tablets are powered by a Qualcomm octa-core CPU.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 26 Apr. 2023

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