twice-told

adjective

Definition of twice-toldnext
as in boring

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Recent Examples of twice-told Such a story told, even twice-told, is always lacking, never filling the whole picture because it is set apart. — Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twice-told
  1. boring
  2. tedious
  3. tiresome
  4. old
  5. dry
  6. pedestrian
  7. ponderous
  8. prosaic
Adjective
  • Jasmine[‘s character] has a husband, a daughter, a boring life sometimes.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of boring
Adjective
  • Even advanced hospital systems have had to undergo lengthy, tedious reorganizations to prepare for the technology.
    — Daniel Payne, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The stylistic approach works well enough during the many and extremely bloody action sequences, but eventually proves so relentless and lacking in modulation that the film becomes a grueling and sometimes tedious experience.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of tedious
Adjective
  • Upgrading to first class adds another layer of comfort, with private sleeping accommodations that make overnight travel feel far less tiresome.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, the mountain wallpaper is pretty, but various miniature windows clutter the screen, and making any on-the-move quick changes is a fairly tiresome affair.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiresome
Adjective
  • The sheriff's office's drone was used to assist in checking the approximately 28-acre property and helped identify old kennel and animal-confinement areas.
    — River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 27-year-old pre-training researcher’s dramatic resignation has fired off a provocative warning on X that instantly sent ripples across the tech sector.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • His teammates see his personality, his ability to laugh at himself, his sarcasm, his dry wit.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Among them, Amazon Beauty is offering one-on-one makeup artist consultations; Wella Professionals is offering dry hair styling and touch-ups; and Anastasia Soare will give a brow artistry masterclass.
    — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • In addition to its badging, the 53 looks noticeably more focused than its more pedestrian CLA Class siblings.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Patrick Mahomes has not quite looked himself, the wide receivers have been inconsistent, and the running game has been pedestrian, at best.
    — Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of pedestrian
Adjective
  • In one of the side plots to The Lord of the Rings, two of the Hobbits attempt to rouse Treebeard—a wise but ponderous sentient tree—to defend his forest from an army that is cutting it down.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
  • The bass kept boring doggedly toward shore, lunging and vaulting into the air in ponderous leaps.
    — Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
Definition of ponderous
Adjective
  • At the back, there is a more prosaic view of apartments and real Capri life.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Although geopolitical analysts love to talk about turning points, crossroads, and dilemmas, many governments have a prosaic tendency to defy these dramatic predictions and muddle through.
    — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of prosaic

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“Twice-told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twice-told. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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