Definition of "sameness" [same•ness]

• The quality or condition of being the same. (noun)
• A lack of variety or change; monotony. (noun)

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• "But there is a certain sameness, a certain smoothing out of variation, among Hollywood actors, and I don't see why we should settle for that in our inspiration to prose."
• "In general though, there is too much average, mediocre, and dull to be found here, and a certain sameness of tone perhaps in the inferior examples."
• "Rather mire in sameness, then admit to defeat .... hopefully you will come to your senses and make the right decision."