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’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
Algorithms engineered for sameness and profit have effectively sidelined provocation.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
Another noted the "amazing production values and improved visuals" but criticised "the sameness of the promos" delivered by stars such as Triple H, The Rock and John Cena.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025
He showed them how to chop carrots and blanch greens, shifting our family away from the fluorescent sameness of the grocery store and toward the rhythm of the seasons.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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