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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
Only his near contemporary, the American modernist poet Wallace Stevens (who survived into old age), who weirdly enough also was a lawyer for an insurance company, rivals Kafka in terms of the inverse proportion of literary originality and canonical significance to dullness of life story.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Though Brezavscek says anyone noticing dryness or dullness, or looking for a gentle, yet effective product post-treatment—think microneedling, laser, or Botox—can benefit from this serum, those interested in more intensive repair might appreciate the brand’s new 3xGF Serum instead.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Targeting skin barrier vitality above all, Cloud Cushion works to prevent the dullness that can occur from dehydration and improve brightness over time.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
There was a persistent dullness, a voice in the back of my head asking, Is this really it?
—David Ko, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In addition to quenching dry skin, Recharge is formulated to address uneven texture, support the skin barrier, and improve overall dullness.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Though Brezavscek says anyone noticing dryness or dullness, or looking for a gentle, yet effective product post-treatment—think microneedling, laser, or Botox—can benefit from this serum, those interested in more intensive repair might appreciate the brand’s new 3xGF Serum instead.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Targeting skin barrier vitality above all, Cloud Cushion works to prevent the dullness that can occur from dehydration and improve brightness over time.
—Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
There was a persistent dullness, a voice in the back of my head asking, Is this really it?
—David Ko, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In addition to quenching dry skin, Recharge is formulated to address uneven texture, support the skin barrier, and improve overall dullness.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dullness
Noun
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They can also be found in multiple lead thicknesses.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In April, leaker Majin Bu shared images of iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro Max mock-ups, and the difference in thickness is quite significant.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An effective hair growth solution is less about fancy marketing claims, but formulas rooted in ingredients that can improve hair’s density and fullness while limiting breakage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are different types of designs out there, from hypoallergenic and high-density (and contouring) memory foam mattresses that will pass any motion transfer test to innerspring mattresses with steel coils that can help with weight distribution and pressure relief.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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What looks like slowness on land becomes strength in the water, where the hippo’s true speed and power surface.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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There is a growing appetite for slowness, intimacy, authenticity.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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