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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The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Merz’s sharp tone is noticeable — especially in comparison to his predecessor Olaf Scholz, who generally struck a more mellow approach.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The waves are mellow enough for new surfers, but still fun for seasoned riders.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The reality is that consumer inflation (the kind regular schmoes like us feel) was pretty mild.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Like pretty much all vaccines and treatments, mRNA vaccines are not without side effects, but evidence shows that any adverse events are nearly always mild and short-lived.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The virus is now known to be a DNA virus that is genetically related to human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause benign warts or certain types of cancer in humans.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition, the AI program flagged only 2% of benign files as dangerous.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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