sameness
Americannoun
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the state or quality of being the same
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lack of change; monotony
Etymology
Origin of sameness
Example Sentences
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In a season of such wondrous unpredictability, there's been a certain sameness about what Hearts have been doing.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
There was also criticism: some listeners and critics have argued that many of his songs started to sound alike, with his trademark husky, introspective delivery creating a sense of sameness across different films and genres.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
They saw how Anthony thrived on schedules and sameness.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
“There is a sea of sameness out there,” said Brett Schulman, Cava’s CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
Now, suddenly, I was aware of people watching me from their chairs as I stared hard at the high gloss of the piano keys, finding nothing there but sameness.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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