1
as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
everyone was surprised by the racy joke from the usually staid professor
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2
as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
staid colors that would be good for business attire
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Recent Examples of staid
Much of the composition is given to the trio of commissioners who, tasked with investigating charges of bias in the trial, upheld the verdict—their faces sagging and stony, their staid officiousness echoing the resolute lines of the courthouse behind them.
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Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 2 Oct. 2025
Characters archly comment on proceedings directly to camera at some points and retreat into the staid distance of historical drama at others, as passages of seemingly earnest melodrama crash abruptly into broad-brush contemporary satire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Industry events are often staid affairs, full of long-winded speeches and by-the-numbers performances.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
There's no doubting that the Baileys were a quirky couple who dreamed of leaving their staid life in England for adventure and promise on the high seas.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 2 Oct. 2025
Characters archly comment on proceedings directly to camera at some points and retreat into the staid distance of historical drama at others, as passages of seemingly earnest melodrama crash abruptly into broad-brush contemporary satire.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Industry events are often staid affairs, full of long-winded speeches and by-the-numbers performances.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
There's no doubting that the Baileys were a quirky couple who dreamed of leaving their staid life in England for adventure and promise on the high seas.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staid
Adjective
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Banners hang from the eaves of many houses, a solemn reminder to mark where residents were either killed or kidnapped.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Yom Kippur is the most solemn Jewish holiday, marking the end of the 10 Days of Repentance that begin with Rosh Hashanah.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the Sens could’ve benefitted from them being more imposing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rule out any more serious conditions.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Springsteen has been open over the years about navigating depression, which began to get serious during his early 30s.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, Mendoza went 21-4 as Columbus’ starting QB in a distinguished prep career.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Somewhere on this wide spectrum of distinguished Duke alums Cooper Flagg will sit.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Several Dolphins who have been on the team for more than two years said Wednesday that McDaniel was more stern in meetings this week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The culling of federal agencies has provoked stern warnings from nonprofit groups and other organizations that work to protect public lands and the agencies that manage them.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Direct, unconditional cash support is proven an effective, dignified way to strengthen families during times of rapid change.—
Erin Hogeboom,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Andrew is a damaging distraction to the Royal Family's dignified role of service.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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California native of the week: California geranium (Geranium californium) is a perennial endemic to the Sierra Nevada that grows into a one-foot mound bearing flowers in white, pink, or lavender with large, highly decorous palmate leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The hearings are usually decorous affairs, where anger is routine but controlled.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite initial criticism that the updates were too aristocratic or extravagant, according to the White House Historical Association, the architecture is now an integral part of the White House’s appearance.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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When both young people meet their end the Baron saves Christina by putting Hans’ brain in Christina’s body, uniting their blurred identities in a joint thirst for revenge, creating a Gothic avenger who hunts down the aristocratic ruffians who ruined their happiness.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Staid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staid. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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