as in soothing
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
bland food that was good for babies and invalids
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Recent Examples of bland
Sherrill was criticized by more left-leaning elements in the party, such as the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, for being too bland.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Listen to one after another, though, and the bland muddiness exposes them as a machine creation.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Recent coverage on Forbes warns that overuse of AI in newsrooms could lead to bland, unoriginal content that erodes trust.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Leguizamo’s character is too broadly sleazy, Chlumsky’s too bland.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Listen to one after another, though, and the bland muddiness exposes them as a machine creation.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Recent coverage on Forbes warns that overuse of AI in newsrooms could lead to bland, unoriginal content that erodes trust.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Leguizamo’s character is too broadly sleazy, Chlumsky’s too bland.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
Adjective
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But beneath their soothing prompts lie important questions: How effective are these tools?—
Pooja Shree Chettiar,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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My life is my people, the gentle hills of the Marche region, and the objects that hold and transmit emotions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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But the show has also increasingly thrived on the odd-couple chemistry between co-creator Downs, who plays Hollywood’s gentlest manager, and breakout star Stalter as his assistant turned partner.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Traditional training often splits hard and soft skills into separate categories.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Queen Camilla styled an Anna Valentine emerald green midi dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a rounded neckline and slightly flared skirt with soft pleats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Djo skates between falsetto and mellow, talky vocals with moments of funky, emphatic annunciation.—
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5 July 2025
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Claire Riley, who just graduated from Amundsen, was leading a band from the School of Rock in singing mellow renditions of Avril Lavigne and Melissa Etheridge hits.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens, 86, underwent successful heart surgery after a mild heart attack.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Possible side effects of the vaccine, which the CDC says are usually mild, include soreness, redness or swelling; fever; mild rash; and temporary pain and stiffness in the joints.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In the first half of 2025, inflation data has been largely benign, but the worst may be yet to come: Goldman Sachs economists predict core PCE inflation will surge to 3.4% by December, which would be the highest rate since 2023.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Finland has been a benign competitor since its 2005 semifinal stunner.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 July 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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