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also dulness
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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
Meanwhile, arrowroot extract adds volume, aloe vera extract adds a bit of shine (to prevent chalkiness and dullness), and celery root extract soothes the scalp.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Now the brand is tackling dullness in blonde hair with its purple shampoo.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
While viral videos often blame everything from breakouts to dullness on air conditioning alone, Jafari says the reality is less dramatic.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.
—Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Antioxidant-rich extras like sea buckthorn and vitamin E fend off dullness, and peptides smooth the complexion over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Olay’s Retinol24 Night Body Lotion takes that same logic and applies it to larger areas of the body, targeting uneven texture, dullness, and the early signs of aging skin.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Now the brand is tackling dullness in blonde hair with its purple shampoo.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
While viral videos often blame everything from breakouts to dullness on air conditioning alone, Jafari says the reality is less dramatic.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.
—Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Antioxidant-rich extras like sea buckthorn and vitamin E fend off dullness, and peptides smooth the complexion over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Olay’s Retinol24 Night Body Lotion takes that same logic and applies it to larger areas of the body, targeting uneven texture, dullness, and the early signs of aging skin.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dullness
Noun
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The exact timing depends on the shape, thickness, and whether the pasta contains a filling.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to hang an oversized mirror above the sink—just make sure to consider the thickness of the frame, so as to not take up unnecessary visual weight.—
Fiona Bornhöft,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Julia's confession Fed up with local law enforcement's slowness and unresponsiveness, Christine and Katas eventually get FBI agent Dawn Martin on the case.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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By the time symptoms first appear, the majority of these cells are lost forever, meaning the disease can progress for years before any of the telltale physical symptoms emerge—tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement, among others.—
Todd Weissman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 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
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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If not for the stupidity of Joe Biden and the Democrats, ICE would have an easier job.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Smart, skilled, hardworking people gracefully put up with all manner of tragedy, stupidity, and institutional rot.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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There’s the White House and its malicious megaphone of mindlessness; the generative AI advocates and their pushy, pathetic ploys; the Major League Baseball owners and their dedication to self-destruction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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The show’s real villain is mindlessness, in other words.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kering also aims to refurbish or relocate two-thirds of its Gucci store network, reduce selling space by 20% and outlets by a third to achieve a doubling of its sales density by 2030.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Saul Leiken, the company’s director of product line, told me there is some cross-pollination—for example, the bike’s battery uses the same cells as a Rivian’s, just at a lower density.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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