as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
a plain vanilla version of a song that's been recorded more times than necessary
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Recent Examples of vanilla
The court has ruled that the companies must develop a new product formula that does not include vanilla derived from non-vanilla plant sources within 12 months of the settlement’s finalization, according to the news release.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanilla
Adjective
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The entire family is outraged, but Peter insists that the film is slow, boring and essentially, overrated.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Mahomes is giving boring game-day outfits the boot!—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In Arteta’s pragmatic mind, every tactic is just a neutral tool to achieve a particular aim.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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But the sense of a neutral site faded as the Rams built their 24-3 halftime lead, the largest lead after two quarters in franchise playoff history, per ESPN.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bathrooms feature the cool tones of white, beige, and mocha marble with creamy matte white stand alone tubs ready for staff to fill with bubbles at the guest’s request.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The matching pants come in elegant black, statement-making neon pink, neutral taupe beige, and more colors.—
Nneya Richards,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His name is more important than the nondescript products themselves.—
Eric Heavner,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is the sort of movie where nondescript suits natter in gloomy rooms, and where a sapling-like beauty can inflict more damage than an M.M.A. fighter.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Vanilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanilla. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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