one-dimensional

ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl

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Recent Examples of one-dimensional Given center stage, these once one-dimensional characters can be a hoot. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025 Pascal, in a role that could have been one-dimensional, gives Harry genuine humanity and likability. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 June 2025 Conversions about Indian casinos can easily become one-dimensional, and without the proper context, public perception can distort what gaming means to our communities. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025 Don’t think about your containers as simply one-dimensional. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-dimensional
Adjective
  • The aesthetic industry, once seen as superficial, is evolving into a crucial branch of the broader longevity movement.
    Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Those families tend to be all alike, regardless of the superficial differences among them.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • The viral clip, which has garnered over 188,000 views since it was posted on June 23, shows the whales moving helplessly in shallow waters.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • The species typically lives in shallow freshwater ecosystems with muddy or silty floors.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2025

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