staid

Example Sentences

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Fashion historian Dr Helen Walter says Westwood's "punk" approach to tartan transformed it from being something associated with staid British cultural norms and gave it a rebellious streak.

From BBC

For decades, China has tried making friends abroad through staid state-led initiatives, from sharing pandas to building language institutes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Utilities are a good example—the normally staid, defensive sector soared in 2025, as investors believe that it will benefit from AI’s insatiable demand for electricity.

From Barron's

The Journal arrived exclusively in print, in staid black and white.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the 2026 field is more staid, making the outcome of the race difficult to predict.

From Los Angeles Times