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Adjective
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The journey, first to Paris and then through Switzerland and Milan and onwards to Venice, was for the most part pleasant, being blessedly free of many of the wearisome and often infuriating hindrances and misdirections that rail travel usually entails.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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The prospect of yet another adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel might seem wearisome, as there have been nearly 200 filmic versions of the tale already.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Naked dressing can be so tiresome … and missing the point is never on trend.—
Alison Edmond,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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Their callousness about Julian has become tiresome.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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Small additions can make a big difference in your kitchen, and this year, cut down on tedious meal prep and cleanup with handy tools like the Cuisinart Salad Spinner and Kitsure Dish Drying Rack, as well.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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This chore has a reputation for being tedious, but these tips can teach you how to clean baseboards with a variety of tools and techniques.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Operose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operose. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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