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
But when done without texture, the trend can feel bland.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
While Jason Momoa’s Lobo & Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Connection, Credibility And Influence Are Lost AI smooths your voice into bland perfection.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for bland
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
While Jason Momoa’s Lobo & Milly Alcock shine, some adaptation choices and a bland villain keep it from greatness.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Connection, Credibility And Influence Are Lost AI smooths your voice into bland perfection.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In this bland, milquetoast world, freedom to express oneself through music is a big no-no.
—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
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The space has a dramatic 28-foot Palladian rotunda, a saltwater soaking tub, a sauna, a steam room and a wall of water that creates a soothing, flowing sound.
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That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
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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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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.
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While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.
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The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.
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Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
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But at that point, the headlines were still focused on relatively benign annoyances like car engines conking out, or a bridge getting stuck on Roosevelt Road.
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Such a seemingly benign move puts Ethiopia in opposition to China’s monopoly and is a rebuke of the former object of Ethiopian emulation.
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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