one-dimensional

ˈwən-də-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nəl

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Recent Examples of one-dimensional Could a one-dimensional player score 900 goals and rank third all-time in league history in hits? James Mirtle, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Deeming Indian food one-dimensional is just as shortsighted as saying vegetarian food is bland or boring. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025 Unlike the now one-dimensional Rodgers, Fields can escape pressure in the pocket during passing situations. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025 But what’s often overlooked—or at least, not given as much attention—are the partnerships that actually work, thrive, and defy those tired one-dimensional narratives. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for one-dimensional
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Adjective
  • In both cases, the criticism is not completely superficial.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The two who were shot suffered what police called superficial wounds and were hospitalized for their injuries.
    Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As the protagonist/antihero, audiences meet everyone through his eyes (and imperious narration) — and in his view, most people are shallow and irritating, especially the residents of Madre Linda.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (about 6 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey, with its epicenter about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara.
    Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025

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