as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
the white rice was filling, but rather savorless
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Adjective
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The team initially struggled, and so did Saleh’s defense, which in 2018 was criticized for being too bland and at times too discombobulated.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Compelling subject matter only goes so far when presented in such a bland, familiar manner.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Mother Nature removes this thin coating of cement/lime paste over time, exposing the sand color to your eyes.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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What to order: Your mileage my vary depending on your preferences, but why not start with the New York Original thin crust pizza for $16.95?—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For care, the brand recommends using a gentle machine cycle with cold water, then laying flat to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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His natural and unfussy visual aesthetic comes off as flat and uninteresting here.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the far extreme, there is the insipid libertarianism of Ron Paul, the former Texas representative, who has claimed that Marine detachments guarding U.S. embassies count as examples of military overstretch.—
Bret Stephens,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Feb. 2013
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The blandly positive lyrics seemed even more insipid amid all the bedroom jams.—
Eric Webb,
Austin American-Statesman,
1 June 2024
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The three — Trump, Newsom and the first lady, who, clad in a khaki jacket, plain dark cap and aviator-style sunglasses, did not speak — walked toward the helicopter.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Its economy is already facing a deepening malaise, brought on by a property crisis, mounting government debt and weak consumer spending.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The team continues to play great with a different weak spot each season, so maybe that’s part of the excitement and drama of being a fan of the franchise now. · 5h 1m ago Thanks Chandler, good stuff as always.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Savorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savorless. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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