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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest she leads a humdrum life that will never be made into a major motion picture a humdrum meal

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humdrum

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noun

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Recent Examples of humdrum
Adjective
But the almost bland textures of this section feel relevant to the whole project, as Erice sets up a stark contrast between the magic world of cinematic make-believe and the humdrum nature of base reality. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024 Hacks shocked runaway favorite The Bear for best comedy at the 2024 Emmys Sunday night, injecting a jolt of drama into a humdrum race at the last possible moment. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Gloria and Ruby arrive soon enough, dragging husbands and humdrum lives from elsewhere in Britain, but Joan is the real phantom — no one in the family has seen her for twenty years. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024 This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop's confidential invitations. EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for humdrum 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humdrum
Adjective
  • The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Recently, Jennifer Lopez has been a big fan of natural manicures, which are anything but boring.
    Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Nurture your creative instincts and set aside time for experimentation and innovation on your favorite passion, rather than endure the monotony of the same old thing.
    Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Switching up the incline between 0 and 1 percent every half-mile, or throwing in a few quick one-minute faster surges every once in a while can help break up the monotony without amping up the intensity too much.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Finally, the three balanced armature drivers produce a silky finesse to the top end that is never harsh or tiring.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The days can be spent shredding the slopes, while the nights can be spent at a relaxing resort to rest after a tiring day.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • When deprived of exercise, a varied environment, and the social opportunities that the wild provides, elephants suffer from chronic frustration, boredom, and stress, resulting over time in physical disabilities, psychological disorders, and, often, brain damage.
    TJ Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Despite being one of the most popular smartphone makers in the world, much of the internet responded to the Samsung Galaxy S25 range with feelings somewhere between boredom and unhappiness.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Some people's mental images are dull or vague, while others can't form anything whatsoever, according to WebMD.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Switch out light fixtures Lighting in a home can transform a space from looking dull to warm and inviting.
    Nadia Lopez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Home Decor Many people have a personal style for clothing —maximalism, monotones and more.
    Nashville Tennessean, The Tennessean, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The brilliant color of prewar life has faded into a monotone cement gray that dominates the territory.
    Abdel Kareem Hana and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • On the day of the shipwreck, the Pacific made slow progress through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, laboring against a strong headwind toward the open sea.
    Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The fires have highlighted the slow disaster of the region’s aridification — and the challenges even the most committed environmentalist politicians face amid climate change.
    Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Over the next few weeks, Dani grew increasingly weary.
    Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.
    Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Humdrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humdrum. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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