1
as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
everyone was surprised by the racy joke from the usually staid professor
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2
as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
staid colors that would be good for business attire
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Recent Examples of staid
Meanwhile, after rising by 23% last year and 24% in 2023, the S&P 500 is up less than 3% so far this year; there is an unusual amount of jitters in the normally staid bond market; and the US dollar has broadly weakened after rising 7% last year.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Cricket might be a British Commonwealth sport, evoking staid images of players in all whites with bat and ball in hand in green pastures, but it is entirely ruled by India with an iron fist.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
At their worst, steakhouses make diners feel trapped among the creamed spinaches, wedge salads, half-hearted seafood offerings, staid decor, and big Napa Cabs only an expense account could love.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
For one, such a staid outlet may be uncomfortable with reporting that could be offensive or misconstrued as reflecting its editorial line.
—David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 13 June 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Cricket might be a British Commonwealth sport, evoking staid images of players in all whites with bat and ball in hand in green pastures, but it is entirely ruled by India with an iron fist.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
At their worst, steakhouses make diners feel trapped among the creamed spinaches, wedge salads, half-hearted seafood offerings, staid decor, and big Napa Cabs only an expense account could love.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
For one, such a staid outlet may be uncomfortable with reporting that could be offensive or misconstrued as reflecting its editorial line.
—David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staid
Adjective
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Its fun-first identity is part of the draw in a market flooded with solemn storytelling and dusty barrels.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Moderator Whoopi Goldberg opened the show with a solemn acknowledgment of the disaster, urging viewers in affected areas to stay safe and tune in for information on how to help.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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The far more imposing limit is MLS’s global standing.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The report cited Biden's sleep apnea treatment and stiffened gait from arthritis, but mentioned no serious ailments.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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And finally, a tree with serious diseases or pests that might infect the rest of the neighborhood should be removed as soon as possible.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Bruce Yandle is a distinguished adjunct fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and former executive director of the Federal Trade Commission.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Only the day before, the distinguished British medical journal the Lancet published a study warning about the potential consequences now looming.—
Butch Meily,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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As the bow and stern sections tore free from one another, the ship’s contents were ejected and rained down across the ocean floor, dispersing everything from luggage and dinnerware to engine parts and personal belongings.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Len, that character of a stern Englishman with a twinkle in his eye, felt like the core of what the show was.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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For me, to begin having dignified policies around border and immigration, there would have to be a commitment from state actors that human rights need to be a priority in how policies are developed.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Bezos and Sanchez — who began an affair with each other while married to other people — could have celebrated their love for each other in a dignified private ceremony with close family and friends.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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More decorous versions simply excluded Jews, Blacks, and others to create those ethnic enclaves Vance decries in the form of elite institutions from country clubs to, formerly, Congress and the courts.—
Rebecca Solnit
August 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Aug. 2024
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Instead, they are selected and rearranged to form a narrative of gradual debasement: a semantic descent from the decorous to the vulgar, often ending with crude references to the body.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Unlike many royal spouses of the past, Princess Kate wasn't born into an aristocratic family with nobility or royal titles.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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In an aristocratic residence near Cassis on the Mediterranean coast, Camp Joli is prepping itself for its second season.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Staid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staid. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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