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pedestrian

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adjective

as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a TV detective show filled with pedestrian plots stolen from older and better series

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Recent Examples of pedestrian
Noun
Officers and paramedics arrived and found the unresponsive pedestrian lying in the roadway, investigators said. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 Stroll along the pedestrian-friendly beach promenade, visit the jaw-dropping Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and savor al fresco dining on the waterfront. Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Adjective
Through his first three games this year, the seven-time All-Star and 2023 league MVP is averaging a thoroughly pedestrian 14.7 points on .324/.154/1.000 shooting splits. Alex Kirschenbaum, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Android 15’s second beta release has other notable additions today that didn’t make it to the relatively pedestrian first release. Umar Shakir, The Verge, 15 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for pedestrian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestrian
Noun
  • Before the treatment, many participants struggled with a slow, mechanical gait, and 12 used assistive devices such as walkers and canes.
    Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
  • The axe was found by a dog walker named John in the Forest of Dean, a historic woodland in western Gloucestershire, England, near the border with Wales.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • Moreover, the subject is weedy and boring.
    George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
  • In comic book canon, Clark's earlier years are actually pretty boring!
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Loved by casual and serious hikers alike, the Moab 3s have a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, plus a supportive heel counter that keeps you stable on uneven ground.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
  • As an avid hiker, Devin Booker has taken inspiration from some of Arizona’s most scenic areas for colorways of his first two signature sneakers from Nike.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • So future agreements could involve cooler normalisation, selective security cooperation, quieter diplomacy and a slower expansion.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Most big comedy shows at the fest had a strict no cellphones policy, Seinfeld was content with just reminding us that our friends are all sick of our stupid cellphone videos.
    Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Don’t eat stupid food, don’t do music in the background.
    Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • Eventually, after tiring of The Duchess & I, The Duchess & Me and other similar names, the filmmakers decided to go with My Duchess.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 12 May 2026
  • Traveling with a heavy bag can make any journey feel longer and more tiring.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Mexican officials stay unusually quiet about the mission, while weary Havana residents greet the ship with cautious hope that scarce aid will reach children, seniors and the most vulnerable.
    Ariel Fernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • Sultry brass and piano spill all over the record, giving the whole affair a weary, second-side-of-Tattoo You vibe.
    Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • The world of college football is rarely dull.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • This charger brings interactivity and enthusiasm to this process that has been viewed as so dull for so long.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 May 2026

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“Pedestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestrian. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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