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causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a TV detective show filled with pedestrian plots stolen from older and better series
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Recent Examples of pedestrian
Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle that was hit received minor injuries, but weren’t taken to a hospital.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023
Elsewhere, deluxe yellow gold chains, with and without diamonds, were ubiquitous, but hardly pedestrian.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 15 June 2023
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Noun
Long-term plans call for a pedestrian bridge to cross Hayne, along with restrooms, concessions, walkways and restaurants.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle that was hit received minor injuries, but weren’t taken to a hospital.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
That left me having to read through the manual, on paper even, a decidedly pedestrian introduction to this flashy gadget.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 July 2023
Elsewhere, deluxe yellow gold chains, with and without diamonds, were ubiquitous, but hardly pedestrian.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 15 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestrian
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Directed by James Marsh, this incredible creation tells the very true tale of French tightrope walker Philippe Petit’s audacious 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the most famous of the walkers was Edward Payton Weston, whose many ultra-walks touted a mix of sensationalism, spectacle, manliness, and health.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Anything that isn’t someone bleeding out is boring to them, that kind of thing.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bring the shirt around your shoulders while adding extra color and dimension to your look—cold weather fits don’t have to be boring.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The shark’s slow movement may have allowed the octopus to stay latched on, but if the mako had picked up speed, the octopus likely would have been forced off.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Typically, losing weight at a slower rate of no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week is considered safer and more effective.6 5.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Amelia soon decides that stupid boys (and humans in general) aren't worth keeping around.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sharing war plans outside U.S. government systems is the kind of offense that is almost too stupid to commit.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, going from shows to pickleball classes to after-hours jam sessions at B.B. King’s Blues Club can be tiring.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sanchez added a selfie from bed, sharing how tiring her pregnancy is.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With businesses and consumers alike weary about the safety of AI moving forward, where does this leave them?—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The second, that it was named after a maiden who showed some weary legionnaires the way to the mountain spring.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Miracle leave-in product: on sale for $28 (30% off) Original price: $40 (Ulta) Dealing with dull or damaged hair?—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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No race including Bianco or Jenner should ever be dull, though, and this one likely won’t be either.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Desk calendar Your old phone can be repurposed as your personal calendar.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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My father, Mila’s grandfather, after whom she is named, was five years old at the time.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Pedestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrian. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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