well-trodden
adjective
: walked on by many people
a well-trodden path
—often used figurativelyThe book covers some well-trodden ground.
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The illness memoir, however, is a well-trodden contemporary genre.
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Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
What has made Harlem stand out in a classic and well-trodden genre is its balance being both a comfort show and a series that’s fresh and thought-provoking.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
Like Britney, Robyn, and Madonna, the pop star to club music oracle pivot is a well-trodden path for artists who find mental and emotional clarity in the rave.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Beyond the well-trodden paths, the region’s quieter corners beckon travelers to discover a more intimate side of island life.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
What has made Harlem stand out in a classic and well-trodden genre is its balance being both a comfort show and a series that’s fresh and thought-provoking.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025
Like Britney, Robyn, and Madonna, the pop star to club music oracle pivot is a well-trodden path for artists who find mental and emotional clarity in the rave.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Beyond the well-trodden paths, the region’s quieter corners beckon travelers to discover a more intimate side of island life.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Well-trodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-trodden. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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