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banal

[buh-nal, -nahl, beyn-l] / bəˈnæl, -ˈnɑl, ˈbeɪn l /


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Far from an indignity, I thought it lent a certain gravitas otherwise absent from my banal demeanor.

From The Wall Street Journal

To underline the absolute obvious: These are serious, troubling allegations, far removed from the typically banal absurdities of college football.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though their banter can be a bit banal, the AI podcasters’ confidence and research are now arguably better than most people’s.

From Los Angeles Times

This latest creation is a dud, a banal sitcom figure surrounded by wacky characters who can’t wring any laughs out of Mr. Brooks’s musty script.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rarely have investors obsessed over a topic as seemingly banal as the proper depreciation schedule for fixed assets.

From The Wall Street Journal