as in melancholy
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Noun
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Coppola and production designer Ziering will explore their creative partnership, the aesthetic and emotional storytelling that defines Coppola’s visual universe — from the suburban melancholy of Palo Alto to the luminous complexity of The Last Showgirl.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025 -
The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The children try to amuse themselves with TV and video games, but their boredom is clear.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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The toddler across the aisle has just about had it from boredom.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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The country was consumerist by design, and its attendant ennui could spiral into chaos if left unremedied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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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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“Cheerlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerlessness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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