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
The rooms Almost every one of the 72 elegant, beige and gold-hued rooms, 46 of which are suites, overlook the Seine.
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Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Not cool enough, like about as cool as your grandpa’s beige Chrysler, were coleslaw, pasta salad and potato salad.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The raw-hem adds a cool touch, and the versatile medium-wash looks great with everythining—white tees, black bodysuits, beige cashmere.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Nature inspires Diamond Denim’s color palette of brown, beige and olive.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Not cool enough, like about as cool as your grandpa’s beige Chrysler, were coleslaw, pasta salad and potato salad.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The raw-hem adds a cool touch, and the versatile medium-wash looks great with everythining—white tees, black bodysuits, beige cashmere.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Nature inspires Diamond Denim’s color palette of brown, beige and olive.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beige
Adjective
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Endless gastronomic delights, diverse architecture, and neighborhoods packed with character ensure visitors have everything but a boring trip to the large coastal metropolis.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for a baby pastel blue to still be close enough to a versatile neutral.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Or in the unassuming Chinese mansions found down nondescript alleys of car parts and old lanterns in central Talat Noi.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The operation targeted gas stations, restaurants and nondescript buildings that advertise themselves as game rooms.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Objects that were invisible to Hubble are easily revealed to JWST; objects that appear blurry to Hubble appear sharp with JWST views; objects that appeared featureless to Hubble have many clear features visible within them as seen by JWST.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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At a time when many classify Tesla’s austere and featureless interiors as luxurious, Volvo is trying to inject a different perspective into the market—one that relies not merely on leather, but also intricate textiles central to its Scandinavian heritage, including wool.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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So is, arguably in softer garb, the trend of trigger warnings, which—mirroring the grim cancer label on a pack of cigarettes—dull the impact of a product or dissuade users entirely by advising them that its consumption may be hazardous to their health.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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These may just be the ordinary, dull rhythms of a relatively stable relationship, and yet these actors make the mundane so much more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beige. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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