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also dulness
as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
the dullness of the characters in horror movies cannot be overstated
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Recent Examples of dullness
Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
To avoid any dullness, a chunky belt is the ultimate solution to break up the fabric or pattern.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
While drinking water throughout the day supports overall health and skin, topical hydration through lotions and serums is also important for combating dullness.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Through a silicone elastomer that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and uneven texture, plus vitamin C and niacinamide that address dullness.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Fraxel can improve the skin’s overall appearance, addressing everything from uneven tone and dullness to age spots to acne scars and wrinkles.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Wrinkles, dullness, and dryness begone!
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Many people describe feeling self-conscious or embarrassed about uneven tone or dullness.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025
Try Lemon Juice Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
To avoid any dullness, a chunky belt is the ultimate solution to break up the fabric or pattern.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
While drinking water throughout the day supports overall health and skin, topical hydration through lotions and serums is also important for combating dullness.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Through a silicone elastomer that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and uneven texture, plus vitamin C and niacinamide that address dullness.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Fraxel can improve the skin’s overall appearance, addressing everything from uneven tone and dullness to age spots to acne scars and wrinkles.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Wrinkles, dullness, and dryness begone!
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Many people describe feeling self-conscious or embarrassed about uneven tone or dullness.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025
Try Lemon Juice Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dullness
Noun
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Great for the upper and middle back, helping to build thickness and definition.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Healthy roots will appear moist and will taper in thickness closer to the tip.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But the composer Huang Ruo knows that this slowness can also offer opportunity for pause, reflection, and escape.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The slowness is part of its appeal.—
Kallie Plagge,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unlike its sibling concepts of dumbness and idiocy, stupidity isn’t really a personality trait.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Which is much worse than plain old stupidity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Unlike its sibling concepts of dumbness and idiocy, stupidity isn’t really a personality trait.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The show’s real villain is mindlessness, in other words.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Anode-free lithium-ion batteries promise even higher energy density than their anode-containing counterparts, and at a lower cost.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there is evidence that magnesium deficiency may be a risk factor for osteoporosis (low bone density).—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Replacing those funds with a sales tax would be unfair and regressive while hoping that the state will come up with some other source of funding is an exercise in insanity.—
Judy Mollica,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Defense attorneys hoped to convince the jury that Gacy was not guilty by reason of insanity.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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