sameness

noun

same·​ness ˈsām-nəs How to pronounce sameness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being the same : identity, similarity
2

Examples of sameness in a Sentence

the sameness of the two methods There is a sameness to his stories that makes them too predictable.
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The strength of this composite lies not in sameness, but in synthesis—preserving data in its raw state and still finding ways to reconcile it into order. Lewis Wynne-Jones, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Getty Images The red carpet can often feel like a sea of sameness, so big, bold moves like Pugh's are always a pleasant surprise. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Apr. 2025 Because with the lack of themes and changing locations, there is a definite sameness about them. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025 If the sameness in the photos is not history repeating itself exactly, it could be considered history rhyming. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sameness

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sameness was in 1581

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“Sameness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sameness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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sameness

noun
same·​ness ˈsām-nəs How to pronounce sameness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being the same : identity
2

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