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causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a TV detective show filled with pedestrian plots stolen from older and better series
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Recent Examples of pedestrian
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Others climb pedestrian signals and position themselves uncomfortably on top of the big, yellow box.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Alex Kirschenbaum,
Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2024
Android 15’s second beta release has other notable additions today that didn’t make it to the relatively pedestrian first release.
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Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
15 May 2024
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Noun
Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Packard and others adorned their cars with rockets, birds, goddesses, jets and other chrome sculptures that looked magnificent in a showroom but considerably less charming in a pedestrian impact.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Others climb pedestrian signals and position themselves uncomfortably on top of the big, yellow box.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Through his first three games this year, the seven-time All-Star and 2023 league MVP is averaging a thoroughly pedestrian 14.7 points on .324/.154/1.000 shooting splits.
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Alex Kirschenbaum,
Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2024
Android 15’s second beta release has other notable additions today that didn’t make it to the relatively pedestrian first release.
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Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
15 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestrian
Noun
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It is positioned as a safety wearable not only for runners, but also for cyclists, dog walkers, hikers, and commuters.
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Following the assault, Hodges required the use of a walker and was unable to perform daily tasks without significant assistance.
Adjective
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Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.
Noun
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The hikers were two men, ages 72 and 67, and a 68-year-old woman.
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Despite a rapid response and aerial support, all three hikers were dead by the time first responders reached them, the park service said.
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The Virgo moon invites you to take a slower pace today.
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.
Adjective
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
Adjective
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This method is particularly useful for larger homes, hallways, and staircases where kneeling repeatedly would quickly become cumbersome or tiring.
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.
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Wall Street will be watching to see if Amazon can further cement itself as consumers' to-go destination for everyday essentials at a time when inflation-weary shoppers are focused on value.
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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“Pedestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrian. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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