ho-hum

Example Sentences

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That might look ho-hum after the past three years’ bull run, but 8% is well above the average inflation-adjusted annual return of the index since the 1950s.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

And all for a couple of ho-hum, wearisome men.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The ho-hum performance, including a decline in the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks, reversed the trend of broadening gains that prevailed earlier in the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

The Patriots haven’t seen many elite quarterbacks this season, instead beating a ho-hum collection of passers that includes Cam Ward, Spencer Rattler, Dillon Gabriel and 40-year-old Joe Flacco.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

I stroll, ho-hum, to the kitchen but I’m curious.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord