1
as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
the endless sameness of what we keep having for dinner is starting to bore me
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as in identity
the state of being exactly alike
the sameness of the two essays made the teacher immediately suspect plagiarism
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as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
the striking sameness of the results for both experiments suggests that this is a real discovery
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Recent Examples of sameness
Amerie’s singular voice shines like a beacon on a sea of sameness.
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 7 June 2025
The strength of this composite lies not in sameness, but in synthesis—preserving data in its raw state and still finding ways to reconcile it into order.
—Lewis Wynne-Jones, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Getty Images The red carpet can often feel like a sea of sameness, so big, bold moves like Pugh's are always a pleasant surprise.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 7 June 2025
The strength of this composite lies not in sameness, but in synthesis—preserving data in its raw state and still finding ways to reconcile it into order.
—Lewis Wynne-Jones, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Getty Images The red carpet can often feel like a sea of sameness, so big, bold moves like Pugh's are always a pleasant surprise.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sameness
Noun
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Family vacations, in particular, give you and your family a chance to get away from the monotony of everyday routine and be fully present with one another.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Wanting to feel that energy and looking for a break from the monotony of his rehab program in Arizona, Steele is planning to make regular visits to Wrigley Field to support his teammates and check in with the club’s staff.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Yang has long been making Rococo and Old Masters influenced paintings, often speaking of French Court painting, and Dutch still lifes, and the soft power of the cultivation of female identity.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In some cases, Manning said, the fact that the deceased person was gay was wiped from their identity in the funerals.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Token equivalence could raise new questions about taxation, investor protections, and international jurisdictional conflicts.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s not an equivalence, even remotely, between him and President Biden.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many animal behaviorists also warn the practice fails to address the root cause of excessive barking—often anxiety, boredom, or inadequate training.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Factor 2: Antisocial behavior (e.g., deviance from an early age, aggression, impulsivity, irresponsibility, proneness to boredom).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 June 2025
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In some cases, the similarities between the Ivy League and prestigious secondary schools are not coincidental, but the result of deep historical ties.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Quilts are also filled, but here the similarities end.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The Alternative Learning Opportunities program helps individuals looking to earn a high school equivalency prepare for the exam needed to earn it and look into postsecondary options.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Their route to walking across the stage to receive a diploma might have taken some detours and extra years, but the joy in earning a high school diploma or equivalency certificate was evident at the Poway Adult School’s 60th annual commencement ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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In a low, monotone voice, a downtrodden Ben Brown tried to explain another start that had gone awry.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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His miniature sets brim with unsettling detail, and the uncanny monotone characters deliver deadpan lines that hit with precision.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Turk spoke about how far Fayetteville has come in terms of equality, but said there was still work to do.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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King’s fight for equality, justice and freedom is presented in great detail.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Sameness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sameness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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