well-trodden

adjective

: walked on by many people
a well-trodden path
often used figuratively
The book covers some well-trodden ground.

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The challenge is educating guests to embrace these new shores and move beyond the well-trodden paths of traditional tourism. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Start in Sedona The most well-trodden path to the Grand Canyon starts by flying into Phoenix, driving up to Sedona, and heading to the Grand Canyon from there. Cynthia J. Drake, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 Book to Screen Surge While the route from book to screen is a well-trodden one, in recent years, the demand for literary IP has reached a fever pitch. John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024 Their resulting contributions adds a fresh spin onto a well-trodden classic. Eric Fuller, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 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 2 Dec. 2024.

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