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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep
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2
as in grey
of the color gray
the leaden sky made everything seem dark and depressing
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Recent Examples of leaden
The show returned to a pre-Covid format, with the usual array of leaden gags, shameless commercialism and genuinely poignant moments.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
The last of the congregation has accordingly struck a deal with the developer Alchemy that promises to transform leaden weight into condo gold.
—Curbed, 18 July 2022
And for those with a more leaden foot, a high-performance all-wheel-drive model will soon be available.
—Brett Berk, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2022
What would the holidays be without jokes about fruitcake — that it’s leaden, dry and hard, better used as a doorstop or dumbbell than served as dessert?
—Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
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The New York Times, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
The last of the congregation has accordingly struck a deal with the developer Alchemy that promises to transform leaden weight into condo gold.
—Curbed, 18 July 2022
And for those with a more leaden foot, a high-performance all-wheel-drive model will soon be available.
—Brett Berk, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2022
What would the holidays be without jokes about fruitcake — that it’s leaden, dry and hard, better used as a doorstop or dumbbell than served as dessert?
—Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaden
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The whole thing also looks pretty—budget and midrange phones tend to be super boring, but the Pixel 8A has a smart design with a matte rear texture.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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The gunman, described as Hispanic and wearing a grey hoodie, dark pants and white shoes, ran off down E. Houston St. No arrests have been made.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The pair were seen out hand in hand in Milan earlier in the day too, with Steinfeld in an oversized grey trench coat and Allen in a black sweatshirt.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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While there, we were met with a slower pace of life, more affordable off-season rates, and fewer crowds.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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The cut is also gaining ground on the Adult Contemporary chart, only at a much slower pace, which is not unusual for that list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rocky opted for a pinstripe look by Saint Laurent, and Rihanna wore a gray blazer atop a striped dress shirt and wide-leg pants.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2025
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The snowboarder was last seen wearing an orange ski suit with blue accents on the top and a gray helmet, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
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That reputation began in 70 C.E. when the mineral springs were directed into a massive bathhouse for weary Roman soldiers.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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On their way out of town, a Pale Rider on a horse – Death himself – saunters by in front of their car, with Hal giving the weary figure a small, knowing nod.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Treasures include antique oil paintings on old easels, silver teapots, bookcases, four-post beds, Persian rugs, fainting sofas, rattan porch chairs, and a smattering of estate accessories, from jewelry to furs, hats to small accouterments.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The silver beaded detailing on her frock was striking.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This portable, rollerball serum can be used twice a day on dull, uneven, and post-blemish skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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This Atlético Madrid side is going from strength to strength and is showing little sign of tiring even as the pressure heats up.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The first few years of being a parent can be among the most tiring as moms and dads try and often fail to get infants into a regular routine of unbroken sleep at night.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Leaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaden. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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