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 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.
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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
Visually bland, laughably dumb, creatively exhausted, this would be the worst installment if not for Jurassic Park III.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 3 July 2025
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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
Visually bland, laughably dumb, creatively exhausted, this would be the worst installment if not for Jurassic Park III.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
Adjective
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But beneath their soothing prompts lie important questions: How effective are these tools?—
Pooja Shree Chettiar,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But the show has also increasingly thrived on the odd-couple chemistry between co-creator Downs, who plays Hollywood’s gentlest manager, and breakout star Stalter as his assistant turned partner.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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My life is my people, the gentle hills of the Marche region, and the objects that hold and transmit emotions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Alan Rickman, with his deep, mellow, softly puffing voice, is immensely sympathetic as that most patient of suitors, Colonel Brandon.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 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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But a lot of the other strange things that happened in your body—things much more intense and unusual than a fever’s mild hallucinations—entirely escape the sieve of memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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About one in five people infected develop mild symptoms, such as a fever, headache, body aches or rash, and around one in 150 people develop a serious illness like encephalitis or meningitis.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet Ozzy’s voice sounded so benign and compassionate, downright vulnerable.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Many signs of multiple myeloma are common to benign and harmless conditions, so laboratory and imaging testing are necessary to determine whether your symptoms are related to this disease.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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