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Recent Examples of downer
In short, Bart’s kind of a downer.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
In the documentary space, a lot of the times there are downer stories, and this was an uplifting story and an optimistic story.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The final postseason for the conference as currently constructed was a downer from the first half of Boise State’s blowout defeat to Washington (in the LA Bowl) onward.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Likewise, romantic partners must be patient with each other as well, because a fleeting depression or pessimism might be a downer for you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
In the documentary space, a lot of the times there are downer stories, and this was an uplifting story and an optimistic story.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The final postseason for the conference as currently constructed was a downer from the first half of Boise State’s blowout defeat to Washington (in the LA Bowl) onward.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Likewise, romantic partners must be patient with each other as well, because a fleeting depression or pessimism might be a downer for you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downer
Noun
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Someone reported that a school bus and an 18-wheeler had gotten into an accident, according to the call sheet.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The show’s one and only joke is that the story is played more or less straight and true to the language of soap operas with pregnant pauses, cheesy music cues, and melodramatic reveals — which is funny for a few scenes before turning into a laughless bore.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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After the strike the fish bore away but then came topside to jump.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cool down will not last very long.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This can be challenging for those holding it long-term, as the ups and downs may cause stress.—
Felysha Walker,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And that feels like a bummer to me.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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All this goodwill and success are a huge bummer for Jessi’s current husband, Jordan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Downer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downer. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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