as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
the sitcom was offbeat and interesting in its first season, but has since become predictable and stodgy
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Recent Examples of stodgy
Along with its fabulous picture quality, the TV provides four HDMI 2.1 ports for high-end gaming features on any input, a snappy (if a bit stodgy) webOS interface, and a stylish and refined aesthetic.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024
There’s a naturally compelling story to be told: An untested but confident producer (Gabriel LaBelle stars as the young Lorne Michaels) feeling the pressure of a first show built on irreverence, at odds with a stodgy network accustomed to Johnny Carson’s after-hours royalty.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
So the sentences sound stiff or stodgy without the pip and punch of quality human writing.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
By the time the country began to emerge from behind the Iron Curtain in 1989, Czech food had become stodgy and unimaginative.
—David Farley, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024
There’s a naturally compelling story to be told: An untested but confident producer (Gabriel LaBelle stars as the young Lorne Michaels) feeling the pressure of a first show built on irreverence, at odds with a stodgy network accustomed to Johnny Carson’s after-hours royalty.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
So the sentences sound stiff or stodgy without the pip and punch of quality human writing.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
By the time the country began to emerge from behind the Iron Curtain in 1989, Czech food had become stodgy and unimaginative.
—David Farley, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stodgy
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So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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By Hannah Jackson November 5, 2024 All-black outfits don’t have to be boring.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 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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Our observations suggest older bucks deposit pheromones on these rubs, and that plays an important role in the dominance ladder of a herd.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Black men younger than 30 and older than 65 were the most likely to support Harris at 78% and 87%, respectively.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 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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Give yourself permission to go see a truly stupid movie.Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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Among the show’s many, many, many Twilight Zone spoofs, this one is the funniest and the best, with a conclusion that’s equal parts brilliant and stupid.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 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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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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In the heart of Ethiopia, the arrival of a sprawling industrial park finds a dusty farming town at the new frontier of globalization.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Gold, cream, and dusty rose accents complete the room’s retro look.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Stodgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stodgy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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