played-out
Example Sentences
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Industry insiders have plenty of gripes about the played-out trends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Michael Jordan comparisons in this space, because that’s one of the most played-out debates in my industry.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2023
The found-footage horror craze was just about played-out when the 2012 anthology film “V/H/S” arrived, offering a fresh approach to the genre by focusing on both the humor and the creepiness inherent in retro technology.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022
Still, for the many Washingtonians lucky enough to be working from home, six weeks being trapped indoors and fighting with family members about dishes can breed nostalgia for even the most played-out D.C. tradition.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2020
He better not be wearing that 1972 played-out suit.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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