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
The new conference space embodies a chic dining area, opposed to a stereotypically bland meeting room.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
The bland Ballade is a lesser score by the late 19th and early 20th century British composer who deserves a revival for his more substantial works.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
In both vehicles he was played by George Reeves, polite, bland and not noticeably muscled.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 July 2025
The mayo dressing on the Maine roll isn’t too heavy, if just a bit bland.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
The bland Ballade is a lesser score by the late 19th and early 20th century British composer who deserves a revival for his more substantial works.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
In both vehicles he was played by George Reeves, polite, bland and not noticeably muscled.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 July 2025
The mayo dressing on the Maine roll isn’t too heavy, if just a bit bland.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
Adjective
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So the design team, led by Kristin Byrd of Gensler, zeroed in on making the public spaces look and feel more intimate and more soothing on a site that's traditionally soaking up the summer sun and its heat.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Warm and soothing neutral tones permeate the interiors, permitting the products to project.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be gentle and pat (don't rub) dry with a clean towel.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rich, mousse-like formula felt smooth and hydrating and was gentle on her skin.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Paint your walls in a softer, creamier yellow, for example.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the data side, expect the major economic reports to face a greater level of scrutiny following Friday’s soft jobs report and ugly downward revisions.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Only when the drums take a break at the 1:23 mark does the rest of the mix become distinguishable—and even then, the fiddle and electric guitar are unusually mellow.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 July 2025
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The aromatic wine enlivens the mellow notes of the squash while the pyrazines (a green pepper taste) in certain Sauvignon Blancs are a match for the similar flavor of the bell peppers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Children can suffer side effects from common shots like the MMR vaccine, ranging from mild symptoms like a rash or fever to rare fatal complications.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Aug. 2025
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Among military populations, the burden is similarly high: more than 450,000 U.S. service members received a TBI diagnosis between 2000 and 2021, most cases classified as mild but contributing substantial long-term impacts.—
Keita Franklin,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The code itself in the package was completely benign.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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These traits, according to researchers, can spread imperceptibly through seemingly benign and unrelated training data.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 July 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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