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Recent Examples of tediousness
Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tediousness
Noun
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Part of the tedium should’ve been anticipated.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Don’t let tedium drain your energy!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Italian nonne stirred pots full of sauce with a look of utter boredom and, here and there, Neapolitan ragazzi sat atop their motorini and gawped at the torture.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, however, there’s more to a creeping sense of boredom than just stability.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In her new British Vogue cover story, Charli expresses a general ennui toward pop stardom.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The warmth that acts as the exact counterpole to ennui.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Driven by her own marginalization and desire for a life of pleasure, Mathilda has enacted Escapes throughout her life, repeatedly changing her name and circumstances to keep life’s drabness at bay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After battling burnout, persistent procrastination or social weariness for years, professionals are beginning to wonder if laziness was ever the cause.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Uranus moving into Gemini incites restlessness with conventional routine.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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That same restlessness defined his personal life.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tediousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tediousness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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