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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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 Owens is hardly the only prominent right-of-center voice who has embarked down this dark, well-trodden path. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Fox’s Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service follows the well-trodden path of the Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares formula but throws in a bit of espionage for good measure. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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