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threadbare
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tired, overused, or lacking in freshness or originality
Example
The politician 's threadbare excuses for his absence failed to convince the voters, who saw through his insincerity.
After years of neglect, the once-thriving neighborhood had become threadbare, with boarded-up shops and crumbling infrastructure.
The comedian 's routine relied on threadbare jokes that elicited more groans than laughter from the audience.
Example
He wrapped himself in a threadbare blanket that barely kept the cold out.
The threadbare carpet in the hallway needed replacing after years of heavy foot traffic.
Her threadbare coat was a reminder of how much she valued practicality over fashion.
