as in melancholy
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Noun
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Young American Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell, sparky with a touch of melancholy), is part of a small NSA unit disguised as students on a gap year, sharing a pad in lovely Cassis on the French Mediterranean.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Richard Engel Reporting from Jerusalem In Israel, there is a feeling of melancholy.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Without it, dogs can develop chronic boredom, which may escalate into depression or anxiety.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The plan should include a mix of cardio, strength training and flexibility exercises, with a gradual increase in intensity and variety to prevent boredom and injuries.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The new WalletHub survey finds growing ennui among bank customers.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The film, despite grossing just under $5 million in the U.S. against a $9 million budget, later became of a cult classic that was synonymous with the melancholic realization that teenage longing and ennui can extend into adulthood.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Cheerlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerlessness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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