CARDBOARD Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

cardboard

adjective

Definition of cardboard

as in ready-made

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Recent Examples of cardboard The cardboard Christmas houses, decorated with glitter, twigs, and other items, are said to have originated with the Moravians who once created decorative Christmas villages built around Christmas trees, generally as an extension of a nativity. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Her family celebrated holidays in hotels with cardboard Christmas trees. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024 One older trick to protect young stems is fitting the cardboard portion of a toilet paper roll around the stem as a barrier. — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2023 Then, boxes were shallow cardboard squares with flaps to lock them into place. — Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for cardboard

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Adjective

In addition, the intricate designs on the dress Diana wore were hand-embroidered by Elizabeth, whereas the fabric for the backup was ready-made.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
For Ly, the key is not trying to force those bits into a polished template that’s ready-made for social.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of ready-made

Adjective

The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Using free waste materials alongside commercially scalable production processes makes this cutting-edge nanotechnology much cheaper to manufacture than conventional repellents.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conventional

Adjective

Some critics described him as unimaginative but capable, and he was criticized for extending the defense of Bakhmut at great human cost.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
But is that because these shirts evoke nostalgia and appreciation for the designs, or because the newer alternatives are unimaginative and too expensive?

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of unimaginative

Adjective

Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
The couple found canned food tucked away inside the house, along with furniture that had remained in place as decades passed.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of canned

Adjective

No moral panic is more unoriginal than the fear that contemporary men are no longer as manly as the heroes who preceded them.

— Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Because that was the trend this week, and next week the same unoriginal dopes will be onto something else.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of unoriginal

Adjective

The word is likely imitative (onomatopoeic), echoing the sound of heavy breathing during sleep.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.

— Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of imitative

Adjective

The researchers also developed control systems combining model predictive control and proportional-integral-derivative control to steer and stabilize the robot.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
As steward of his legacy, Lionni has been involved in many licensing deals and derivative works.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 July 2026

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