warmed-over
Americanadjective
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(of cooked foods) heated again.
warmed-over stew.
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reworked or repeated without enthusiasm or introduction of new ideas; stale.
a warmed-over version of an old show.
Etymology
Origin of warmed-over
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Contrast that dewy-eyed and perhaps impossible vision of the future with the warmed-over vision out of the past now being retailed by Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other Western democratic leaders who have decided to recognize a Palestinian state that does not exist and probably never will.
From Salon
Outside of warmed-over Communist paranoia, conservatives have unleashed a whole slew of vile attacks on Mamdani.
From Salon
Instead of leaning into her talents, as it did successfully a few weeks ago for Lady Gaga, the episode plopped Madison into a series of sketches where she was mostly playing a supporting role for cast members in warmed-over repeats of past sketches.
From Los Angeles Times
They will almost assuredly will be captive of warmed-over doctrinal verities, underwritten by arrogant conviction.
From Salon
While many associate Opus Dei with The Da Vinci Code and warmed-over conspiracy theories, British financial journalist Gareth Gore has shown that the group remains active and prominent.
From Slate
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