banal
Example Sentences
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The pursuit of fame for fame’s sake has become an almost banal pursuit in the attention economy.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
The story of Chud’s origin begins with a banal road-rage incident in February of 2024.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
But it also makes the history in which he took such a big part look banal and inhuman: Your historic emergency is his media opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
You’ve got to do the day-to-day banal stuff with your friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
His confusion is so deep it can only be represented with the most banal questions.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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