as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
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Recent Examples of beige
Available in Troutdale Green, a subtle fish design is sewn into the quilt’s pattern on one side; on the other is a light brown and beige plaid pattern that compliments that color pattern and gives the set more of a fall vibe.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Choose black for an elegant night out, beige for a relaxed vacation vibe, or orange for a bold pop of fall color.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
The silky lotion protects with 10% zinc oxide, hydrates with jojoba seed and almond oils, and gets your skin ridiculously glowy with a rosy-beige tint.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Charli wore a semi-sheer white wedding dress, while Daniel wore a beige suit with black shoes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Choose black for an elegant night out, beige for a relaxed vacation vibe, or orange for a bold pop of fall color.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
The silky lotion protects with 10% zinc oxide, hydrates with jojoba seed and almond oils, and gets your skin ridiculously glowy with a rosy-beige tint.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Charli wore a semi-sheer white wedding dress, while Daniel wore a beige suit with black shoes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beige
Adjective
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And producers are looking again for the serious, boring money with no strings attached.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The resulting larvae both look and act like screws, boring and twisting into the animal while feasting on its living flesh.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This polished blouse comes in six neutral colors and has a feminine tie at the neckline; tie it in a bow or leave the ribbons loose.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since a judge approved the settlement in early 2021, the state has met 8 of 14 standards, according to the report by the Center for the Study of Social Policy and its president, Judith Meltzer, who is referred to as the neutral.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Upstairs is the roof, a nondescript square looking onto Manhattan’s midtown lights.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ahead, two nondescript bridges spanned the highway.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At shorter wavelengths, both would produce flat, featureless spectra, akin to what Hubble has seen for various sub-Neptunes.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boosting Serum is a lightweight, brightening formula designed to even tone and revive dull, tired skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beige. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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