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She liked the movie, but I thought it was humdrum.
another humdrum day at the office
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But some of this humdrum new work received a boost in live form.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
With wood paneling, a normal amount of clutter, and a humble stained glass panel in the window, the couple’s house provides a humdrum backdrop that foils the disturbing events that take place inside.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Make a point of imbuing your day-to-day humdrum routine with sprinkles of whimsy and fun.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
The size of the pay package combined with Musk’s own status as a superstar entrepreneur and celebrity CEO has turned what should otherwise be a humdrum bit of corporate governance into an international news story.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
With wood paneling, a normal amount of clutter, and a humble stained glass panel in the window, the couple’s house provides a humdrum backdrop that foils the disturbing events that take place inside.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Make a point of imbuing your day-to-day humdrum routine with sprinkles of whimsy and fun.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
The size of the pay package combined with Musk’s own status as a superstar entrepreneur and celebrity CEO has turned what should otherwise be a humdrum bit of corporate governance into an international news story.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 June 2024
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“Humdrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humdrum. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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humdrum
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hum·drum
ˈhəm-ˌdrəm 
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