as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
was surprised to find that the desert was a flat, featureless, rock-strewn wasteland
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Recent Examples of featureless
At a time when many classify Tesla’s austere and featureless interiors as luxurious, Volvo is trying to inject a different perspective into the market—one that relies not merely on leather, but also intricate textiles central to its Scandinavian heritage, including wool.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
In Dee’s day the site was featureless marshland.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The wall was oth‑ erwise featureless save for the subtle dishing of the rock, about as deep and positive as paper plates.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Sitting at the western tip of one of Abu Dhabi’s many coastal islands, Saadiyat Cultural District’s transformation from an expanse of featureless sand into the home of one of the world’s most ambitious cultural projects has taken almost two decades.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
The leap into modernity can feel like sliding into a featureless void, in which every transaction of any sort becomes hard to distinguish.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The most recent test campaign, captured in our image of the day, focused on software called Extended Robust Aerial Autonomy, designed to help future Mars rotorcraft navigate somewhat featureless terrain, which was the very challenge that caused problems for Ingenuity during its final flights.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Dec. 2025
My Secret Santa feels, reassuringly, most like the Netflix Christmas movies of yore — inert, featureless, a dispatch from the void.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Located 67 million light-years away in the constellation Cancer, NGC 2775 somewhat resembles an elliptical galaxy with its large, featureless center region.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Nov. 2025
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
In Dee’s day the site was featureless marshland.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The wall was oth‑ erwise featureless save for the subtle dishing of the rock, about as deep and positive as paper plates.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
Sitting at the western tip of one of Abu Dhabi’s many coastal islands, Saadiyat Cultural District’s transformation from an expanse of featureless sand into the home of one of the world’s most ambitious cultural projects has taken almost two decades.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
The leap into modernity can feel like sliding into a featureless void, in which every transaction of any sort becomes hard to distinguish.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The most recent test campaign, captured in our image of the day, focused on software called Extended Robust Aerial Autonomy, designed to help future Mars rotorcraft navigate somewhat featureless terrain, which was the very challenge that caused problems for Ingenuity during its final flights.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Dec. 2025
My Secret Santa feels, reassuringly, most like the Netflix Christmas movies of yore — inert, featureless, a dispatch from the void.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Located 67 million light-years away in the constellation Cancer, NGC 2775 somewhat resembles an elliptical galaxy with its large, featureless center region.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featureless
Adjective
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Shopping on a budget doesn't have to be boring.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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For the boring old textbook reason of shifting interest rate differentials.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This neutral boundary-setting phrase avoids unnecessary over-explaining.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up against one of the game’s best servers, the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, Świątek’s lack of a release valve in tight moments and access to free points in more neutral ones led to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal defeat.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The nondescript industrial buildings once hummed away largely behind the scenes, powering the various facets of our online lives.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to these venues – occupying a nondescript arcade between Elizabeth Street and Bowery – this small section of the Lower East Side exists as a food and beverage destination to compete favorably against any other in Manhattan.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bessette-Kennedy appears composed and restrained, dressed in a black sweater paired with a beige Prada skirt, brown patent leather Prada boots, and her black Spazzolato Prada bag.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And that is gratifying after two episodes of somewhat dull table-setting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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All in all, 2026 asks you to grow up without growing dull or losing your sense of wonder.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mayes wanted to cuss the faceless user out, but decided to simply block the account.—
Ella Chakarian,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers’ defensive line is faceless.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Featureless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featureless. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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