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Recent Examples of world-weary
Presidents can rally world-weary Americans to coalesce on foreign policy.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
Sporting a bushy salt-and-pepper beard and a world-weary look in his eyes, Pearce finds dimensions both tragic and devious in what could have been merely the stock character of the wily long-term inmate whose isolation has cost him his humanity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Stately percussion and lush guitar work frame the artists’ commanding vocals, elevating the song’s sense of world-weary intensity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
Sporting a bushy salt-and-pepper beard and a world-weary look in his eyes, Pearce finds dimensions both tragic and devious in what could have been merely the stock character of the wily long-term inmate whose isolation has cost him his humanity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Stately percussion and lush guitar work frame the artists’ commanding vocals, elevating the song’s sense of world-weary intensity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-weary
Adjective
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In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, Beavan said that fittings are intimate affairs at the best of times, but the failure of some men to cover their dignity sometimes leaves her exasperated.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yankee Stadium released exasperated groans as New York fell to Toronto’s rotating relievers and the Yankees’ bats faltered in late-inning opportunities.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Meredith is disgusted and returns her and her mother’s Harper Avery awards.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Swift responded with a disgusted look on her face.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some players have become the target of frustrated supporters, especially after the defeat at Preston North End in August, with defender Wout Faes one of them.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This story shows that even when judges grow frustrated with prosecutors’ misconduct, their tools are limited.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But that blase attitude doesn’t extend to the more serious matter of dinero.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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But do not make the mistake of thinking that serial winners would not quite like to win something else, or that City fans would be blase about it in any way.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Following her pregnancy and evolving career, Krouse began dealing with sensitive, irritated skin and was struggling to find safe, but effective products.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The skin under your arms is delicate and can be easily irritated.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“World-weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-weary. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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