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Recent Examples of world-weary
As the film progresses and Joel descends into a darker world of exploitation and cruelty, Cruise gradually chips away at his innocence to reveal a sober, world-weary demeanor.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Their leader is shown to be Isaac (Jeffrey Wright in both the game and show), a world-weary veteran who ultimately turns on the group, killing all but one solder before aligning with the WLF (who get nicknamed as Wolves in the episode).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
The song brims with defiance, melded with Jinks’s classic country-rock instrumentation and the burly, world-weary vocal that has become his calling card.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Their leader is shown to be Isaac (Jeffrey Wright in both the game and show), a world-weary veteran who ultimately turns on the group, killing all but one solder before aligning with the WLF (who get nicknamed as Wolves in the episode).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
The song brims with defiance, melded with Jinks’s classic country-rock instrumentation and the burly, world-weary vocal that has become his calling card.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-weary
Adjective
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Throughout the movie, interspersed with shots of an exasperated Silverstone fending off her younger lover’s calls to her office and strutting through New York City streets in sky-high stilettos, are shots of Silverstone in gym clothes boxing with a personal trainer to blow off steam.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
4 July 2025
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Cleveland Fire shared photos of a dog and a cat, looking exasperated but otherwise unharmed, plopped in a car's backseat, as well as scenes of both reuniting with their owners.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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While the restaurant was probably expecting disgusted reactions, not all commenters thought the flavor was a bad idea.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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From left: Bruno the cat takes an interested sniff at a banana, before pulling back and making a disgusted face.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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While there is still a lot of time left, fans are becoming more frustrated with each loss.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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When these expectations aren't aligned, both sides feel frustrated.—
Nolan Garrett,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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But that blase attitude doesn’t extend to the more serious matter of dinero.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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But do not make the mistake of thinking that serial winners would not quite like to win something else, or that City fans would be blase about it in any way.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But then Carrie, and the series, has continued to treat Wyatt’s condition, and his father’s obvious irritated denial of its realities, as simply a logistical obstacle in her fairy tale love story.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Use a soft-bristle brush and a wide-tooth comb, and take your time, especially around areas that already feel sparse or irritated. 2.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
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“World-weary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-weary. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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