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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There is a bleak sameness to their contents—desperate pleas to be spared as innocents, loyal to the party and wrongly accused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
“There’s a lot of sameness out there when it comes to fragrance advertising, and I think that’s why Axe continues to be talked about.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 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
The sense of self providing sameness and continuity over time.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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