Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: threadbare

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

An extract from the 42-year-old Scobie's new book Endgame published in reads: 'When laces get even the smallest bit threadbare, a staff member must quickly switch them out with a fresh, ironed pair.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12792579/Charles-breaks-cover-King-appears-high-spirits-heads-church-Sandringham-following-claims-hes-pampered-monarch-shoelaces-ironed-Omid-Scobies-new-book.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Contrary to any stereotypes you may have heard, frugal people aren’t gaunt, gloomy misers with threadbare clothes and an air of permanent sadness.

Source: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/smart-habits-of-frugal-people/

Herman has also alleged that Woods sexually abused her, but a judge in the case says Herman’s evidence is “vague and threadbare.”

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/07/19/tiger-woods-ex-erica-herman-drops-her-30-million-lawsuit-pending-nda-appeal/

His video commercials incessantly pleading for more money and arms and his “GI Joe” act in military fatigues from central casting are becoming as tedious as they are threadbare.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/05/no_author/how-the-west-was-lost-kiev-regime-pimping-russian-oil-and-gas-is-ultimate-grift-that-spells-downfall-for-western-backers/

If she gets into films or reality shows, her life is made," said a colleague in the office, a women journalist examining the video and discussing it threadbare.

Source: https://ummid.com/news/2023/april/09.04.2023/delhi-womans-uorfi-javed-moment-on-the-metro.html

Locals furious at 'shocking' Christmas tree ahead of festive lights switch-on Council workers put a smattering of lights on the threadbare spruce ahead of a Christmas lights switch-on event.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/glasgow-prepares-declare-housing-emergency-31548822

Now, between ageing and injuries, it seems their roster is pretty threadbare and their record shows it.

Source: https://www.thestar.com/sports/doug_smiths_sports_blog/2023/01/22/ye-olde-mailbag--raptors-roster--raptors-trade-ideas--raptors-pl.html

Perhaps its most poignant treasure is this threadbare ensign, which was recovered from the wreck of the Princess Alice in 1878.

Source: https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/things-to-do-this-week-in-london-13-19-november-2023

Southend already have a threadbare squad because of their ongoing off the field issues.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/national-league-confirm-southend-united-chesterfield-match-decision-4410101

Sure, his clothes may have been a little threadbare, she said, and he didn’t own a computer.

Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/12/03/laguna-woods-resident-shares-memories-of-brother-who-surprised-town-with-4m-inheritance/

The movie’s threadbare story can be gathered from the snippets of dialogue between Kevin and Kaylee, a 4-year-old boy and his 6-year-old sister, who find themselves lost in their own home.

Source: https://slate.com/culture/2023/01/skinamarink-viral-horror-movie-shudder.html?via=rss

The Whites are in desperate need of additions with Farke already down to a threadbare squad due to injuries.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/daniel-farkes-norwich-city-2018-27558032

This gets especially noticeable toward the end of the game when gameplay becomes very threadbare, and the story approaches incoherence.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-video-game-mods/

“With the total voters exceeding 1,13,000 It was impossible and impractical to threadbare re-examine the whole of the list and conduct a detailed re-inquiry and submit the report by the end of the same day.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-news-senate-polls-deferred-in-good-faith-says-mu