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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 gray
of the color gray
the leaden sky made everything seem dark and depressing
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Recent Examples of leaden
But there was nothing overstuffed or leaden about Harth-Bedoya’s interpretation.
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Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
His final line was fine, especially given the blowout nature of the victory, but his legs are clearly leaden at this point.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
Snow flurries are blowing at an angle, the sky is a leaden grey, and visibility is poor.
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Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
There are moments where the album’s tone skews leaden, where Shaw positions us right on the edge of despair.
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Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leaden
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
His final line was fine, especially given the blowout nature of the victory, but his legs are clearly leaden at this point.
—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
Snow flurries are blowing at an angle, the sky is a leaden grey, and visibility is poor.
—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
There are moments where the album’s tone skews leaden, where Shaw positions us right on the edge of despair.
—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leaden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaden
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Sustainable growth feels boring from the inside.
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The point is to make the boring stuff feel like a hangout, not to build a productivity system.
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For an olive or medium complexion, a neutral contour shade (neither cool nor warm) will avoid an ashy gray hue.
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She was found face down in her bedroom, wearing a grey tank top and nude from the waist down.
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What to expect over the weekend Though Friday was expected to be the slowest day of the competition, the atmosphere at Cal Expo was anything but dull.
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Some residents are calling for civilian volunteers to help clear debris, frustrated by the slow pace of the rescue operations.
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The silver hair that Jackman sports throughout the film is quite distinctive.
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The man driving the silver car, age unspecified, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
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Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.
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The chassis exhibits little flex, the buttons feel crisp and responsive, and the scroll wheel offers enough resistance to feel deliberate without becoming tiring.
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
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“Leaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaden. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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