1
as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety
the endless sameness of what we keep having for dinner is starting to bore me
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as in identity
the state of being exactly alike
the sameness of the two essays made the teacher immediately suspect plagiarism
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as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
the striking sameness of the results for both experiments suggests that this is a real discovery
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Recent Examples of sameness
An entire aisle of sameness at Lowe’s left me wondering: when did homes start looking like corporate lobbies?
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Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
From exploring local spice markets to securing a coveted reservation at a must-visit restaurant, seeking culinary adventures offshore can break up the sameness of mealtime at sea.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025
There are quite a few things happening here and the sameness of the dates and the relationships is not helping.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
In a sea of sameness, good is no longer good enough.
—Nicki Sprinz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
From exploring local spice markets to securing a coveted reservation at a must-visit restaurant, seeking culinary adventures offshore can break up the sameness of mealtime at sea.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025
There are quite a few things happening here and the sameness of the dates and the relationships is not helping.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
In a sea of sameness, good is no longer good enough.
—Nicki Sprinz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sameness
Noun
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The monotony of the yearlong (at least) grind to come back is draining.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The monotony of the season can get to a player, and his goal has always been to make the work fun and intentional, not checking off a box.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This paves the way to embody a new identity anchored in aligned thoughts, habits, and actions.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Building the Future on Flexibility According to Rama, the future of identity governance is modular.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Richter seems to reject the notion of typology altogether, pushing instead the idea of visual equivalence to its limits, exposing how images (regardless of weight or meaning) can be trivialized through repetition.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Trump himself has suggested moral equivalence between the two sides, claiming Ukraine was at fault for provoking the war, that President Zelensky was illegitimate and that the U.S. should recognize Russia’s annexations of Ukrainian territory.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Interestingly, this connection between boredom and satisfaction wasn’t linked to relationship conflicts or tension, meaning boredom alone can weaken a relationship over time.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Rather than rising up and killing its former masters, Murderbot just goes about performing its security work, relieving the boredom by watching a lot of entertainment media; its favorite is a soap opera called The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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On a recording of The Zach Lowe show this week, Lowe, a national NBA analyst, pointed out the similarities between an offensive possession the Timberwolves produced in the first quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 and what San Antonio did in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, also in Oklahoma City.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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Earlier this year, a U.K. appeals court ruled in favor of Thatchers, a cider company, which sued Aldi over design similarities in the packaging of its lemon cider.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The aforementioned traditionalists adopt Tether’s strategy, using US dollar deposits and Treasuries to maintain the 1:1 equivalency.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Affleck’s Christian Wolff is a monotone bean counter who used to help criminal organizations launder money and clean their books.—
Jake Coyle,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2025
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These include staff in the U.N.'s political and humanitarian offices, and its agencies helping refugees, promoting gender equality and dealing with international trade, the environment and cities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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The military remains a vital engine for equality and opportunity.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Sameness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sameness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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