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Recent Examples of blandness
The blandness starts with its images and affects its performances, too.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Dawn Heuer, the founder of The Heuer Design Collective in Atlanta, Georgia, shares similar feelings regarding the blandness of gray.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
One veteran Hollywood insider not connected to Disney said the utter blandness of ABC’s Wednesday statement is evidence that the company was winging it and essentially stalling for time.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Dawn Heuer, the founder of The Heuer Design Collective in Atlanta, Georgia, shares similar feelings regarding the blandness of gray.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
One veteran Hollywood insider not connected to Disney said the utter blandness of ABC’s Wednesday statement is evidence that the company was winging it and essentially stalling for time.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blandness
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Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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To avoid any dullness, a chunky belt is the ultimate solution to break up the fabric or pattern.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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Next year’s denim trends will be defined by softer fabrics, heritage constructions, and novelty details designed to cut through the monotony of a sea of blue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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For long stretches, she was denied access to books and bridled against the monotony and regulation of institutional life.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the demand for thinness can turn dark.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Slice as finely as possible – the thinness is what keeps the salad delicate.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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Throughout its evolution, the program has succeeded admirably, providing stability, predictability, choice, and filling gaps left by traditional fee-for-service Medicare.—
Donna Shalala,
STAT,
5 Feb. 2026
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These buyers loved the predictability of subscription service revenue streams.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many women with natural hair can empathize with the breakage concerns and tediousness that can arise when taking down protective styles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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So, Domínguez remaining the primary backup would seem to be a weakness for the Yankees, who over the past year have been on a mission to give manager Aaron Boone as much lineup versatility as possible.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Gorman and other committee members spent time with the CEO candidates to learn their strengths, weaknesses and visions for the future.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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To really have something special within the brain-killing visual sameness of South Florida, keep the trees and dump the cars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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For years, Burlando tried to make peace with standing out in a world that often celebrates sameness, particularly online.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Blandness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blandness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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