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Recent Examples of careworn
With her latest, Grande appears to be tackling another careworn relationship few artists would name out loud: the one with her own obsessive fanbase.
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On her commute home, a careworn Marie-Lou spots a young man joyfully running through a nearby park.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
In All of a Sudden, there’s something careworn about Efira’s lunar beauty.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026
Matthew seems careworn, even distracted, struggling to write while leaning his knee on a bench.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
McVie had a foghorn of a voice and a careworn face that conveyed the fallout of many, many years of bus rides, motels and late-night diners.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Her careworn beauty holds the camera rapt even while silently going about her job in a manner that plays as naturally absorbing.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
On her commute home, a careworn Marie-Lou spots a young man joyfully running through a nearby park.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
In All of a Sudden, there’s something careworn about Efira’s lunar beauty.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026
Matthew seems careworn, even distracted, struggling to write while leaning his knee on a bench.
—Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
McVie had a foghorn of a voice and a careworn face that conveyed the fallout of many, many years of bus rides, motels and late-night diners.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Her careworn beauty holds the camera rapt even while silently going about her job in a manner that plays as naturally absorbing.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for careworn
Adjective
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After three seasons of almost nothing but dread and sorrow, the NBA’s most woebegone franchise, for generations, finally had a moment to celebrate.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Clippers rallied from a chaotic 6-21 start to finish 42-40 in this once-woebegone franchise's 15th consecutive winning season — the NBA's longest active streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some episodes in his final week felt a bit forlorn.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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The forlorn Sonny takes up with his football coach’s wife, Ruth (Cloris Leachman).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With Alicia still feeling glum over the car ride from hell, Rosie shows up to her house with pink balloons and flowers to cheer her up.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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All quiet There are two reasons why polling places were so quiet Tuesday, and perhaps why some poll workers were so glum.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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By contrast, Emilia, in her mid-thirties, has a face that lights up with sunny enthusiasm and, just as quickly, turns downcast.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey was downcast after falling to the New York Knicks in Game 4 on Sunday night, leading to an early second-round playoff exit.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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As the Champions League anthem echoed around Villa Park, Liverpool’s disconsolate players headed for the tunnel.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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However, the short-term pain was acute, and Wrexham’s players sat on the ground and looked disconsolate after the final whistle — even though the Hull-Norwich match hadn’t finished.—
Steve Douglas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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But although her account of America’s origins was extremely gloomy, Hannah-Jones also offered a more optimistic view of the country’s progress through the ensuing centuries.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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When the mood is gloomy, people tend to cut back on travel, dining out and big purchases.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Fans hoping the Bears would move to Arlington Heights were crestfallen Monday after state lawmakers failed to act.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Malek, with an insular and crestfallen moodiness, plays Jimmy as a man caught between liberation and AIDS, between wanting to be a breakout performer and waiting to stay true to his subversive drag soul.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Carting around unhappy campers in 100-degree weather and squeezing work into a shorter window is not exactly being poolside with a marg.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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Mansfield city hall a point of contention Melissa Perez, who ultimately lost to Simmons in last year’s council race, is one of those unhappy with Mansfield’s leadership and its direction.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Careworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careworn. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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