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Recent Examples of world-weary
But as Natalia is thrust into an unforgiving world and forced to grow up too fast, Reid’s performance takes on a world-weary tone.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
In the verses, Bradley Cooper and Gaga’s lyrics and vocal lines are mirrored — two world-weary cynics serenading each other.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
But when his disillusioned and world-weary older brother returns to town, Rusty James is forced to confront the reality of his own path.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Peter Haber plays Martin Beck, a middle-age, world-weary cop who suffered a great tragedy early in his career.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
In the verses, Bradley Cooper and Gaga’s lyrics and vocal lines are mirrored — two world-weary cynics serenading each other.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
But when his disillusioned and world-weary older brother returns to town, Rusty James is forced to confront the reality of his own path.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Peter Haber plays Martin Beck, a middle-age, world-weary cop who suffered a great tragedy early in his career.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for world-weary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-weary
Adjective
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And Kenna Harrington plays the smart but exasperated strategist Mark.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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That produced an exasperated response from Senate Democrats, who spoke on the floor late into the night Wednesday to highlight the impact the funding freeze ordered by Trump’s budget office would have on communities around the country.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That alone is reason to remain disgusted with this team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our allies are disgusted with us, prices are jumping even before the tariffs are in effect, the dollar is bracing to weaken and think tanks are estimating that this will represent a tax worth thousands of additional dollars on the average U.S. household.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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People often seek help because someone else in their life has become frustrated with their tendency to hyperfixate.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump officials have become increasingly frustrated with the slow pace of ceasefire talks.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump, though, seems a bit more blase on the topic.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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At midday, with sporadic rain, many residents and visitors interviewed were somewhat blase about the danger.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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The overstressed tissue, either along your arch or right next to your heel, can then sustain tiny tears and become irritated, inflamed, and painful.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, when the body is dehydrated, the vocal cords are more likely to become irritated and there is a higher risk of injury.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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“World-weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-weary. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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