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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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

Getting camera-ready Crawford never tired of redecorating her house throughout her 26 years there and had a long collaborative relationship with decorator William Haines.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
As such, the group designed this high-tech salve to revive tired skin on a cellular level, but also with a little mood boost.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

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
Maybe so, but think of how badly Congress had stated those hackneyed ideas.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of hackneyed

Adjective

However, cinematographers always need time and encouragement to get inventive with commonplace tools, especially in the documentary world where Hutchens does so much work.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
In 20 years’ time, one of the extravagances in these pages may be as commonplace as the smartphone is now.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

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