world-weary

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Recent Examples of world-weary The thriller doubles as a journalism movie, too, with Kirsten Dunst turning in an outstanding performance as a world-weary photographer who takes a rookie (Cailee Spaeny) under her wing on the dangerous road to a scoop for the ages. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Every single thing Sarah Lancashire does Every spy piece needs a world-weary handler who simply cannot put up with their young charges anymore (think of Martindale in The Americans or Gary Oldman in Slow Horses). Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 Most of our time is spent with the emergency department, overseen by world-weary doctor Ron (David Alan Grier) and his lead trauma surgeon Bruce (Josh Lawson), whose diagnostic approach is based on watching too much House. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024 Now older and more world-weary, the question for the two friends becomes: Who will be the one to knock on Don Achille’s door? Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for world-weary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-weary
Adjective
  • More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Wihan is summoned by an exasperated captain to the bridge.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Comments ranged from disgusted to impressed, and many shared their own theories about how the chopping board ended up stuck to the wall.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Roach called for a rematch afterward, disgusted that he was not credited with the knockdown in the ninth round.
    Brian Mahoney, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Bennet, like many other Democrats, hosted a town hall for frustrated constituents to speak about the Trump administration and the recent continuing resolution fight that put Schumer’s tenure in the spotlight.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For a frustrated fan base, there’s good news and bad news.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.
    Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
Adjective
  • Certain leave-in products might also be too strong and trigger contact dermatitis—an irritated, itchy reaction that Dr. Cameron says can happen when harsh actives (like salicylic acid and tea tree oil) sit on a sensitive scalp for too long.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Jujube fruit extract and chamomile soothe irritated skin while prebiotics and probiotics support your microbiome.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025

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“World-weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-weary. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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