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Recent Examples of staleness
But Thomson, fairly or unfairly, became the symbol of a staleness that overcame the Phillies, who have lost eight of their last 10 postseason games while increasing their regular-season wins each of the last three seasons.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
That seal keeps air and moisture out, which slows staleness.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And, yet, there is a tangible sense of staleness, even with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro the only remaining players from the Heat’s 2020 run to the NBA Finals and those two plus Dru Smith and Nikola Jovic the lone remaining players from the 2023 run to the NBA Finals.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
For December 31 fiscal year-end companies, the February audit staleness deadline already creates predictable first-quarter pressure.
—Joseph Lucosky, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The smart shopper will already note signs of staleness and mold in the old practice of a singer in stiff white tie and tails or gaudy gown, standing, arm propped on piano, of the second banana accompanist.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Consider this a magical opportunity to escape the staleness of fall.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
That seal keeps air and moisture out, which slows staleness.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And, yet, there is a tangible sense of staleness, even with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro the only remaining players from the Heat’s 2020 run to the NBA Finals and those two plus Dru Smith and Nikola Jovic the lone remaining players from the 2023 run to the NBA Finals.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
For December 31 fiscal year-end companies, the February audit staleness deadline already creates predictable first-quarter pressure.
—Joseph Lucosky, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The smart shopper will already note signs of staleness and mold in the old practice of a singer in stiff white tie and tails or gaudy gown, standing, arm propped on piano, of the second banana accompanist.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Consider this a magical opportunity to escape the staleness of fall.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staleness
Noun
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Along with sending any bad odors out, the fresh air is also a great way to circulate any mustiness and help clear out any lingering germs that may be in the air.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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With their high linen content, the sheets exuded no mustiness, only the faint sweet smell of aged paper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Results Sixteen of the 20 fish oil supplements either met standards across categories or met standards but couldn’t be tested for rancidity.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
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Foods or dietary supplements rich in unsaturated fats (such as fish and fish oils) are more prone to rancidity.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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The problem has only grown in that time, which neighbors say has caused a rat problem and a putrid stench.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Trudy claimed to Oregon Live that on at least one occasion, a friend could even detect the stench coming off of their clothes.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The eight-member band performs music from different genres, ranging from soul and pop to funk.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Directed by fan and historian Questlove, this examination of the roots of the iconic funk-pop-R&B-jazz outfit spearheaded by the mercurial Maurice White is a study in how legends are built and how legacy prevails.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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On one side, a satanic figure named Randall Flagg who gathers his forces of badness to Las Vegas; on the other, the good guys, led by 108-year-old Mother Abigail in, of all places, Boulder.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The show premiered over Thanksgiving weekend, when people were tired and full and bored (and probably also horny), and countered our world’s unceasing badness with its world’s buoyant sweetness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Immigrants held at Alligator Alcatraz have reported scarcity of food, cages that reek of urine and use of force.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Dogs reek of burning plastic The ordinance generally references the burning of household waste and garbage.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Staleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staleness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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