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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
After a rinse, the mud revealed perfectly polished skin, relieved of dullness, redness, and clogged pores and blackheads—leaving me glowing from the inside and out.
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Essence, 12 May 2026
This will create a problem known as etching that leads to dullness and surface damage of the floor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
At its base is 63% Hippophae rhamnoides (more commonly known as sea buckthorn) water, rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, paired with 5% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid to target dullness and dark spots without feeling stingy like a peel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
The flexible mask has three light modes to target common skin concerns, from fine lines to dullness and acne.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
That extra step helps remove streaks, smudges, and dullness, especially on surfaces that catch the light.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Dermatologists recommend a vitamin C serum to help reduce hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and overall skin dullness.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.
—Lauren Pardee, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Essence, 12 May 2026
This will create a problem known as etching that leads to dullness and surface damage of the floor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
At its base is 63% Hippophae rhamnoides (more commonly known as sea buckthorn) water, rich in naturally occurring antioxidants, paired with 5% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid to target dullness and dark spots without feeling stingy like a peel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
The flexible mask has three light modes to target common skin concerns, from fine lines to dullness and acne.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
That extra step helps remove streaks, smudges, and dullness, especially on surfaces that catch the light.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Dermatologists recommend a vitamin C serum to help reduce hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and overall skin dullness.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.
—Lauren Pardee, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dullness
Noun
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The Italian Leather Lug Sole Fisherman Sandals, however, boast a visible arch contour, a midsole thickness, adjustable straps, and shock-absorbing ortholite insoles—all of which are reasons why both podiatrists approve.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller overall than its predecessor, bringing its size and thickness more in line with an ordinary wedding band.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Everything—the light, the salt, the slowness—conspires to shift your inner tempo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This could be the trickiest proposal given the relative slowness of governments in general.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 May 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
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In an email to Krebs, Valadon claimed that the repo’s commit logs show that GitHub’s default protections against committing secrets—protections designed to protect unwitting or unskilled developers against exactly this kind of stupidness—had been disabled by the repo’s administrator.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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Nobody doggedly builds a stand-up career that takes them from clubs to theaters to selling out arena tours from a foundation of genuine stupidity.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 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
Noun
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California’s density bonus law is forcing many cities to approve densities higher than anticipated for some neighborhoods, including areas where older, single-family homes are demolished to be replaced by multi-family buildings on the same lot.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The habitat density was as high as 4,300 organisms per square decimeter, roughly a hand-sized patch of rock.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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