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Friday, December 04, 2020
synonym for
nonstop
incessant
adjective
[ in-
ses
-
uh
nt ]
incessant
is another word for
nonstop
Something that is
incessant
continues without interruption—and is more often than not a source of irritation!
Incessant
chatter near your workstation might disrupt your concentration;
incessant
whining in any circumstance might deplete your patience; and
incessant
demands, as from a boss or from any other source, might make you feel exhausted or taken for granted (or both!). When not used to describe undesirable situations such as these, you may find
incessant
used in a more neutral sense to describe continuous and unrelenting rainfall, or other weather events that carry on seemingly to no end.
Commonly found as
incessant demands
The coach's
incessant demands
were becoming too much for the star player to take.
loud and incessant
She knew she wasn't going to get any work done amid the
loud and incessant
barking from the dog next door.
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Dec 05
brainchild
Dec 03
hackneyed
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Thursday, December 03, 2020
synonym for
stale
hackneyed
adjective
[
hak
-need ]
hackneyed
is another word for
stale
Something that is
stale
has lost freshness, such as a
stale
slice of bread, or has lost novelty or interest, such as a
stale
joke. That crusty old joke may also be described as
hackneyed
. Something that is
hackneyed
is commonplace or trite and worn out by overuse. This term is especially used of words, remarks, or styles of expression that are clichéd to the point of seeming lifeless and uninteresting. So synonym seekers beware: while it may be tempting to slather this adjective on a piece of stale bread,
hackneyed
simply doesn't make sense as a descriptor for brittle day-old baked goods!
Commonly found as
hackneyed phrase
In response to the reporter's earnest and important question, the lawyer muttered a
hackneyed phrase:
 "It is what it is."
tired + hackneyed
Everyone saw her derogatory remarks about young people for what they were:
 tired and hackneyed
stereotypes.
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Dec 04
incessant
Dec 02
allay
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Wednesday, December 02, 2020
synonym for
soothe
allay
verb
[
uh
-
ley
]
allay
is another word for
soothe
To
allay
something is to put it to rest or to quiet it. This sense of the word is mostly used to talk about laying to rest fear, doubt, suspicion, or anger, possibly by making the emotion seem unjustified
. Allay
is also used to talk about lessening or mitigating something, such as pain.
Soothe
is similar (an ointment can
soothe
sunburned skin, for instance). But a key difference is that
soothe
is sometimes used to talk about people (rather than their concerns or fears)—and in these cases, it may suggest tranquility and even comfort. A person might be
soothed
or comforted by a warm cup of tea, for instance, but not
allayed
.
Commonly found as
allay fears
The representative's grandiose speech did little to
allay the fears
of many constituents who were already facing financial ruin.
seek to allay
The CEO
sought to allay
concerns that he didn't take the matter of data security seriously.
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Dec 03
hackneyed
Dec 01
donate
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Tuesday, December 01, 2020
synonym for
give
donate
verb
[
doh
-neyt, doh-
neyt
]
donate
is another word for
give
The verb
donate
is more specific than
give
. You can
give
your payment info to a website or
give
advice to a friend, but the verb
donate
instantly suggests supporting a cause or offering help to those in need. To
donate
something is to present it as a gift, grant, or contribution. This generous verb can be used with or without an object (you can
donate clothes
or
donate to
the Red Cross), and is particular to American English.
Commonly found as
donate money
On Giving Tuesday, she
donated
a large sum of
money
to the local food bank.
donate or volunteer
The nonprofit put out a newsletter encouraging anyone interested in the cause to
donate or volunteer
, noting that both forms of help would go a long way.
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Dec 02
allay
Nov 30
unprecedented
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Monday, November 30, 2020
synonym for
unparalleled
unprecedented
adjective
[ uhn-
pres
-i-den-tid ]
unprecedented
is another word for
unparalleled
The adjective
unparalleled
describes things that stand alone in quality or degree, or, more literally, things that have no parallel.
Unprecedented
—a word we’ve heard a lot in 2020—describes things that have not happened before, or that have no
precedent
. A
precedent
is any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
Unprecedented
is often found near the words
history
,
historic
, and
historically
, which makes sense considering that when something
unprecedented
occurs, it is, by definition, a first, not yet recorded in the annals of history. Find out why this word was a
top trend on Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com in 2020
.
Commonly found as
unprecedented scale
The crisis called for collective action on an
unprecedented scale
.
face unprecedented
The new economic task force
faced unprecedented
levels of unemployment.
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Dec 01
donate
Nov 29
tutelage
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
synonym for
instruction
tutelage
noun
[
toot
-l-ij,
tyoot
- ]
tutelage
is another word for
instruction
To be under the
tutelage
of another is to receive careful guidance and instruction from that person. A promising young violinist might be lucky enough to come under the
tutelage
of a world-renowned musician, receiving expert training and support in a manner that sets her up for future success.
Tutelage
comes from Latin
tūtēla
“guardianship,” and its earliest uses in English referred to the act of guarding or protecting, or to the office or function of a guardian. While the meaning of the term has broadened, it still suggests a degree of watchful protectiveness or personal interest on the part of the teacher or guide.
Commonly found as
under the tutelage
The young musician's talents were nurtured
under the tutelage
of the celebrated concert pianist.
expert tutelage
He was grateful to have spent the summer learning under the
expert tutelage
of his mentor.
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unprecedented
Nov 28
sluggish
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
synonym for
slow
sluggish
adjective
[
sluhg
-ish ]
sluggish
is another word for
slow
The adjective
slow
describes things characterized by a lack of speed (
slow pace
) or moving with less than usual speed (
slow train
).
Sluggish
, calling to mind everyone’s favorite shell-less gastropod, captures this as well. But
sluggish
also suggests a lack of activity, as in laziness or lethargy, or stagnant growth as in an industry or economy. You might feel
sluggish
after a grand feast, for instance. After your meal, perhaps while lounging about and browsing headlines, you might encounter news of
sluggish
sales in a retail sector or a
sluggish
economic recovery.
Commonly found as
feel sluggish
He was feeling
sluggish
after his long nap so he made himself a strong cup of tea.
sluggish economy
The entrepreneur decided against launching a new startup in such a
sluggish economy
.
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tutelage
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