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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep
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as in grey
of the color gray
the leaden sky made everything seem dark and depressing
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Recent Examples of leaden
The show returned to a pre-Covid format, with the usual array of leaden gags, shameless commercialism and genuinely poignant moments.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
The last of the congregation has accordingly struck a deal with the developer Alchemy that promises to transform leaden weight into condo gold.
—Curbed, 18 July 2022
And for those with a more leaden foot, a high-performance all-wheel-drive model will soon be available.
—Brett Berk, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2022
What would the holidays be without jokes about fruitcake — that it’s leaden, dry and hard, better used as a doorstop or dumbbell than served as dessert?
—Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
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The New York Times, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2022
The last of the congregation has accordingly struck a deal with the developer Alchemy that promises to transform leaden weight into condo gold.
—Curbed, 18 July 2022
And for those with a more leaden foot, a high-performance all-wheel-drive model will soon be available.
—Brett Berk, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2022
What would the holidays be without jokes about fruitcake — that it’s leaden, dry and hard, better used as a doorstop or dumbbell than served as dessert?
—Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaden
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When the ice eventually thawed, evolutionary activity picked up, and things weren’t so boring anymore.David Bressan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Nestled into a joke about how SNL is too boring if the rumor is true that everyone is on cocaine, Fleming hones in on Jost’s particular brand of bland mundanity.Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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While one was seen wearing a black Nike sweatsuit, the other was wearing a grey hoodie.Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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There are blue shampoos, purple shampoos, and even a grey conditioner, all aimed at banishing brassiness.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Despite these efforts, progress has been slow, and concerns about systemic challenges persist.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Wi-Fi will always be slow and the gossip will always be fast.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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While Kardashian dressed in the holiday spirit in a Mrs. Claus outfit, Barker opted for a gray hoodie.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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In 2006, the company reportedly sold a hundred thousand cases, but demand ran dry and Waterkeepers grew weary.Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, the Lakers could receive enough assets to begin a rebuilding project that their weary fans would surely support.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kelce donned a suit from the Tortured Poets Department skit, while Swift rocked a black dress with silver details.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in the evening, Sevigny wore a custom white and silver Saint Laurent gown—romantic and old world, with medieval princess style long sleeves and a sheer lace, layered cape top.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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From designing cutting-edge medical devices to building electric vehicles in the factory of the future—using robots, AI, VR, automation and more—manufacturing is anything but dull.Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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As for food, those tiring of tagine may be glad of the West African restaurants tucked away within the medina.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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That eliminates long, tiring road transfers, and allows more time in the bush.Holden Frith, The Week UK, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Leaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaden. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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