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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
To thank is peony root extract, which visibly improves dullness and uneven tone, and the powder’s color-correcting pigments.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025
These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Carbon steel is sharper but needs more constant care to avoid rusting or edge dullness.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025
These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Carbon steel is sharper but needs more constant care to avoid rusting or edge dullness.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—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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Poor sleep and stress can take a toll on skin, while exercise can improve blood flow to the skin and may help counteract the loss of elasticity and dermal thickness that comes with aging.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By comparison, the latest prototypes from Helix, Donut Labs, H3X, and Equipmake offer power densities between 13 and 25kW/kg, still less than half of YASA’s new record.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cushions are made of high-density sponge, while the cover is velvety soft and machine-washable.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 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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While everyone else hustles about, the sloth knows that in slowness there is safety and success.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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