as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
she leads a humdrum life that will never be made into a major motion picture a humdrum meal
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as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
loathed the humdrum of daily life in a small town
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Recent Examples of humdrum
James Mercadante, Ilana Gordon, Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 25 July 2024
But some of this humdrum new work received a boost in live form.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
With wood paneling, a normal amount of clutter, and a humble stained glass panel in the window, the couple’s house provides a humdrum backdrop that foils the disturbing events that take place inside.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Make a point of imbuing your day-to-day humdrum routine with sprinkles of whimsy and fun.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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However, what grounds the film is the palpable chemistry between Chao and Mackie, who bring a delightful rhythm to their character's humdrum routines.
—James Mercadante, Ilana Gordon, Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 25 July 2024
But some of this humdrum new work received a boost in live form.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
With wood paneling, a normal amount of clutter, and a humble stained glass panel in the window, the couple’s house provides a humdrum backdrop that foils the disturbing events that take place inside.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Make a point of imbuing your day-to-day humdrum routine with sprinkles of whimsy and fun.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdrum
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Most of this long flashback segment is pretty boring, though.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Toyota and Honda have at times been called boring: Honda by its own engineers, Toyota more famously by a chairman descended from the company’s founder.Robert Ferris, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Farmworkers often carried transistor radios with them to ease the monotony of their work.Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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Break the monotony of performing the same duties and responsibilities by bravely taking on new ones.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Similarly, listening as a member of a large audience or having to listen for a long time was also tiring.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Working while speaking was more annoying but less tiring than silence and noise.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
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Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Reasons include limited opportunities for growth, lack of work-life balance, poor communication, lack of recognition, or simply boredom.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Wella Color Fresh Mask in Rose Blaze and Overtone Rose Gold for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner are both rosy pink shades designed to be used over brown hair and can be easily swapped out for your regular conditioner when your color starts looking dull.Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Browsing through the options online, she was disappointed by how dull and samey everything was.Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Maria Bamford, for example, talks about her anxiety in a hesitant, insecure manner, while Stephen Wright delivers his bleak one-liners in a joyless monotone.John Roy, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
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For fall she’s gone more monotone, with a bit of ombré on the ends.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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This means my phone was limited to T-Mobile's slower 5G service, which explains the lower speeds.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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It’s been a long, slow build for Annunen to become an NHL goalie, but getting to start six times in eight games for the Avs was a big step for him.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Without outside support, pro-democracy activists inside the country faced increasing repression and were unable to convince the weary public that democracy was worth fighting for.Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fostering independence: These electronic devices can offer respite to weary parents, but only if their kids can use them independently.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Humdrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humdrum. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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