WELL-WORN Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

well-worn

adjective

ˈwel-ˈwȯrn

Definition of well-worn

as in stereotyped

used or heard so often as to be dull people at the funeral offered the grieving family well-worn platitudes and expressions of sympathy

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Recent Examples of well-worn The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026 Perry’s lyrics split the difference between contemporary and well-worn depictions of romance. — Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2026 Sun-faded and well-worn, a great pair of distressed jeans can tell a story in its patches and tears. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Nearly a decade later, the show’s schtick has become arguably well-worn, with storylines borrowing from its past seasons nearly as much as popular '80s fare. — Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Dec. 2025 Customers looking to personalize or rework their new or well-worn boots can pay a visit to the store’s Repair & Customisation Bar and learn about the brand’s partnership with The Boot Repair Company. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 The bat, which was well-worn, had some discoloration around the barrel. — Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025 The scuffed and well-worn bag, a prototype created for Birkin, is the only one of its kind with a non-removable shoulder strap and attached nail clipper, illustrative of the bohemian effortlessness that garnered Birkin her fame. — India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025 The New York subway system was one of Keith Haring’s most beloved and well-worn canvases. — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024

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Adjective

Despite their outer appearances and oftentimes stereotyped personalities, the ladies embrace each other’s depths and contradictions.

— Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
This is a directed, stereotyped behavior in which the highest-resolution region of the somatosensory surface is brought to bear on the object requiring the most detailed analysis.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Definition of stereotyped

Adjective

And most of us are tired of paying for the playthings of millionaires and billionaires.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Airbnb guests who are tired of spending the final hour of their vacation stripping beds and scrubbing pans are about to get a break.

— Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

The hackneyed ruminations on feminine style are punctured by an image of violent female rage.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
There’s some hackneyed dialogue, much of it borne by Neeson, who despite his prominence in advertising gets sidelined for most of the running time.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hackneyed

Adjective

As much as price rises for PC hardware have become commonplace over the past couple of years amid the ongoing memory shortage, the recent rises are unprecedented.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Paintings of urban dining were commonplace among the Ashcan portfolios of John Sloan and Robert Henri, the latter whose mysterious nocturnes of outdoor night cafés seem particularly relevant.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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