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
EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
But a decision in the seemingly humdrum realm of administrative law could end up having far broader consequences, affecting vast areas of American life by slashing the power of federal regulatory agencies that police pollution, food safety, health care and countless other aspects of modern society.
—Eli Sanders, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2024
And in this oversold earthly Eden, the fruit of pleasure and delight was the orange, not the humdrum apple.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
But the movie continues a humdrum year for horror, which is usually one of the most reliable big screen genres.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
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This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop's confidential invitations.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
But a decision in the seemingly humdrum realm of administrative law could end up having far broader consequences, affecting vast areas of American life by slashing the power of federal regulatory agencies that police pollution, food safety, health care and countless other aspects of modern society.
—Eli Sanders, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2024
And in this oversold earthly Eden, the fruit of pleasure and delight was the orange, not the humdrum apple.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
But the movie continues a humdrum year for horror, which is usually one of the most reliable big screen genres.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdrum
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But to play to that dichotomy is a tightrope walk: lean too far one way and Indy becomes boring, either as too normal or a superhero.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eggnog Eggnog is a hard sell because most people have only had the bad kind, those boring and occasionally gross cartons that line the dairy section of the supermarket every December.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Supporting United is supposed to be an entertaining escape from the monotony of day-to-day life, rather than something that adds to it.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
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The monotony of the treatment on Freeman’s ankle — hours of it, every day — does not guarantee that healing is happening.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Popular Nail Polish Colors For Every Month 01 of 08 Short Nails Long nails have undeniably been the most popular nail length for the past five years—or perhaps more—however people seem to be tiring of the upkeep of long nails, no matter if natural or faux.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Parenting can be tiring but any mom or dad will tell you there are moments of magic sprinkled through every bit of the day-to-day grind.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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But always with a very specific purpose that is never about the kind of anxiety of boredom.Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fear of audience boredom certainly animated Coïc-Gallas to keep finding ways to shift our, and the cat’s, perspective of moving through the world and employ sound with incredible specificity.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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While congressional hearings are often dull set pieces, this one offered a remarkably lively and informative discussion of the practicalities and opportunities facing America regarding space resources.Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 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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Wine and conversation flow on a slow tour of the natural vineyards in Spain’s Castilla y León.Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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No one knows for sure why the rally happens but some experts attribute it to such seasonal things as holiday shopping and investors wrapping up their books before the end of the year, ahead of a slower January.Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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At the center of the story are Phil (Timothy Spall) and Penny (Lesley Manville), a weary, unmarried couple burdened by their lack of love for each other and their crumbling household.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, the Lakers could receive enough assets to begin a rebuilding project that their weary fans would surely support.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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