well-trodden
adjective
: walked on by many people
a well-trodden path
—often used figurativelyThe book covers some well-trodden ground.
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The project makes several attempts at striking gold by building on well-trodden formulas.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
The path from active WWE Superstar to a backstage producer role is a well-trodden one within the company.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Some are lesser-known and others are well-trodden, but each is a must-see during the holiday season.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
These legendary sites deserve their place on any itinerary, but for those seeking a less crowded experience, consider casting your gaze northward to step off the well-trodden path.
—Jen Richt, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
The path from active WWE Superstar to a backstage producer role is a well-trodden one within the company.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Some are lesser-known and others are well-trodden, but each is a must-see during the holiday season.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
These legendary sites deserve their place on any itinerary, but for those seeking a less crowded experience, consider casting your gaze northward to step off the well-trodden path.
—Jen Richt, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-trodden
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“Well-trodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-trodden. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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