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Synonyms

sameness

American  
[seym-nis] / ˈseɪm nɪs /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.

  2. lack of variety; monotony.


ˈsameness British  
/ ˈseɪmnɪs /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being the same

  2. lack of change; monotony

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Etymology

Origin of sameness

First recorded in 1575–85; same + -ness

Example Sentences

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Algorithms engineered for sameness and profit have effectively sidelined provocation.

From Los Angeles Times

They saw how Anthony thrived on schedules and sameness.

From Los Angeles Times

Alas, all his tales tended to be about himself and his globe-trotting adventures, and there was a sameness to them that soon wearied Penelope.

From Literature

AI turns the infinite diversity that makes humans special into statistically safe sameness.

From Salon

The chain presents itself as more local than it is, a feat that’s both amusing and impressive in an era of corporate sameness.

From Salon