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
In this bland, milquetoast world, freedom to express oneself through music is a big no-no.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Because squash is already about 95% water, cooking it in water turns its mild sweetness bland.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
McClory said the mergers don’t make the Gary community a melting pot, which becomes bland and one-note after a while.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Avoid bland melon, and ensure your fruit is perfectly ripe right at the grocery store.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Because squash is already about 95% water, cooking it in water turns its mild sweetness bland.
—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
McClory said the mergers don’t make the Gary community a melting pot, which becomes bland and one-note after a while.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Avoid bland melon, and ensure your fruit is perfectly ripe right at the grocery store.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 A gentle calm steadies your choices now.
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Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.
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Not to worry—the 20-year-old tennis prodigy and first-generation American from the mellow foothills of Orange County, California, isn’t the type to make a fuss.
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Exotic animals in Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson said the mild climate and rugged terrain of the Texas Hill Country seems to serve as a good stand-in for most of the animals' native African environments, and is no stranger to tracking missing animals, especially after floods.
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Luckily for the man, the effects were relatively mild.
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Imaging this week showed Brown has a stress reaction in his neck, which was in the same spot as his 2024 ailment that ultimately had been diagnosed as an osteoma (benign bone tumor).
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Where the Lipoma Claim Comes From Online posts have spread the idea that the mushroom can shrink lipomas, the benign fatty tumors that commonly form under a dog’s skin.
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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