as in boring
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not lively or interesting
a song with vapid lyrics
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Recent Examples of vapid
Intertwined with Victor and Zoey’s stories are those of fellow players on the city’s media scene, including a publicist for a vapid pop star, a nepo-baby podcaster, and a downtown influencer-novelist.
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airmail.news, 15 Mar. 2025
But Shirley MacLaine takes things to a whole other level when Aurora — who audiences could be forgiven for initially dismissing as a vapid and self-absorbed mom — takes our heartstrings and refuses to let go.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Grande was one of the brightest surprises as the vapid but not entirely heartless Glinda.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
When Charmaine suddenly transforms into yet another vapid housewife after a weekend getaway with her husband, Joanna and Bobbie become suspicious and decide to investigate.
—Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
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airmail.news, 15 Mar. 2025
But Shirley MacLaine takes things to a whole other level when Aurora — who audiences could be forgiven for initially dismissing as a vapid and self-absorbed mom — takes our heartstrings and refuses to let go.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Grande was one of the brightest surprises as the vapid but not entirely heartless Glinda.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
When Charmaine suddenly transforms into yet another vapid housewife after a weekend getaway with her husband, Joanna and Bobbie become suspicious and decide to investigate.
—Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vapid
Adjective
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Anything that isn’t someone bleeding out is boring to them, that kind of thing.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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Bring the shirt around your shoulders while adding extra color and dimension to your look—cold weather fits don’t have to be boring.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Amelia soon decides that stupid boys (and humans in general) aren't worth keeping around.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sharing war plans outside U.S. government systems is the kind of offense that is almost too stupid to commit.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My father, Mila’s grandfather, after whom she is named, was five years old at the time.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Desk calendar Your old phone can be repurposed as your personal calendar.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Miracle leave-in product: on sale for $28 (30% off) Original price: $40 (Ulta) Dealing with dull or damaged hair?—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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No race including Bianco or Jenner should ever be dull, though, and this one likely won’t be either.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Samsung is neck and neck with Google, but its updates are often slower and more limited on older phones.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The slowest builder finished before the one who overslept.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, going from shows to pickleball classes to after-hours jam sessions at B.B. King’s Blues Club can be tiring.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sanchez added a selfie from bed, sharing how tiring her pregnancy is.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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These helpful formulas are specially created with chelating agents, which are ingredients that bind to minerals and metals, breaking them down to wash away stubborn buildup that’s leaving hair full, brittle, or just plain blah.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Gave up way too much (9-for-15 on third downs, 409 yards) defensively against a fairly pedestrian Seahawks team.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Dec. 2024
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Through his first three games this year, the seven-time All-Star and 2023 league MVP is averaging a thoroughly pedestrian 14.7 points on .324/.154/1.000 shooting splits.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Vapid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapid. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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