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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
the wooden steps to the timeworn cottage had rotted and several shutters were missing
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as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
I'm sick of the timeworn "How you've grown!" every time she sees me
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Recent Examples of timeworn
Balance Rustic and Modern Equestrian style naturally invites rustic elements—reclaimed barn boards, patinaed metals, and more—but in modern equestrian elegance, striking a balance between timeworn and tailored is key.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
From what was presented, the setup is a timeworn contrast between the capitalist Overland and the cooperative Underground.
—Michael Zwiebach, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
To honor the timeworn tradition of restoring the mind and body, being quiet and considerate while on site is of the utmost importance.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
From what was presented, the setup is a timeworn contrast between the capitalist Overland and the cooperative Underground.
—Michael Zwiebach, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
To honor the timeworn tradition of restoring the mind and body, being quiet and considerate while on site is of the utmost importance.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeworn
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An operating license for a dilapidated Boba tea kiosk displays a 2024 expiration date.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Zaragoza stationed his men on the high ground, hidden behind cacti, behind walls of dilapidated forts, in ditches.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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In some cases, praise took on overtly stereotyped forms: words like 'love' were used disproportionately with female students, while 'powerful' appeared only for Black students.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Latinos are a fundamental part of American history and culture, and one of the largest communities in the United States, yet their presence in Hollywood has long been limited, stereotyped, or overlooked.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on problems that are big, urgent and neglected.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film, which stars Hannah Einbinder as a filmmaker tasked with revamping a tired summer camp horror franchise with its cryptic lead played by Gillian Anderson in tow, is set to make its way to theaters this August.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Each day, after teaching classes for a local extension office, taking online courses and caring for everyone, Denise is just tired.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Maybe so, but think of how badly Congress had stated those hackneyed ideas.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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While not exactly a feminist screed, the script grants nary a free pass to the glut of hackneyed gender conventions in the golden-age canon without at least cracking a joke.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Over the past few years, Target has slipped from being a retail shining star to something far more commonplace.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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The Broncos look slow, sloppy, shopworn and stale.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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Carson said — 50 times Carson’s office, on a quiet street in downtown Modesto, was gritty and shopworn and functional in feel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2021
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“Timeworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeworn. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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