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also dulness
as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
the dullness of the characters in horror movies cannot be overstated
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Recent Examples of dullness
The retinol in the formula also helps address discoloration and dullness, for overall brighter and more even-toned skin.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Common options include retinol or retinaldehyde for fine lines and texture, and alpha hydroxy acids, used sparingly, for dullness.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Today, that same intentional approach extends to a wide range of products addressing nearly every hair concern, from dryness and breakage to dullness.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
While drinking water throughout the day supports overall health and skin, topical hydration through lotions and serums is also important for combating dullness.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Through a silicone elastomer that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and uneven texture, plus vitamin C and niacinamide that address dullness.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Common options include retinol or retinaldehyde for fine lines and texture, and alpha hydroxy acids, used sparingly, for dullness.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Today, that same intentional approach extends to a wide range of products addressing nearly every hair concern, from dryness and breakage to dullness.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
While drinking water throughout the day supports overall health and skin, topical hydration through lotions and serums is also important for combating dullness.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Through a silicone elastomer that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and uneven texture, plus vitamin C and niacinamide that address dullness.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dullness
Noun
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Lightly roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Women tend to reach peak hair thickness around age 40, and about 38% of women over 50 experience noticeable thinning, according to UCLA Health.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Learning to sit with that uncertainty – to tolerate the slowness and mess of thinking things through rather than reaching for the frictionless answer – is where discernment begins.—
Kristi Girdharry,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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That slowness also applies to the mail itself.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike its sibling concepts of dumbness and idiocy, stupidity isn’t really a personality trait.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any who show up are declaring their indelible stupidity and misogyny.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2026
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As to the famous fine line between stupid and clever, the stupidity and the cleverness are all but inextricable, and to the point.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s the White House and its malicious megaphone of mindlessness; the generative AI advocates and their pushy, pathetic ploys; the Major League Baseball owners and their dedication to self-destruction.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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The show’s real villain is mindlessness, in other words.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hydrogen fuel cells provide a much higher energy density than heavy lithium batteries, reducing weight while remaining far more durable and lower-maintenance than complex gasoline engines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Automated tools can now measure bone density, muscle mass, body fat and coronary calcium from routine scans with reasonable accuracy.—
Peter Gunderman,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The film features a slew of genuine performances, which power up the violent insanity into something at once sensational and dramatic.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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