as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
a flavorless fruitcake that must have been given as a gift many times over
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Recent Examples of flavorless
For the most discerning mixologist, only pure, flavorless, slow-melting ice will do.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Simply’s primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Simply's primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Somewhere along the way, pot roast has picked up a reputation for erring on the dry or flavorless side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The strange, flavorless American food.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Protecting your heart doesn’t have to involve complex meal plans or flavorless restrictions.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Beautifully cast and acted, as well-paced as any series in recent memory, HBO’s production is not just watchable but addictive, a weekly antidote to the flavorless crime sagas that now dominate streaming and network TV.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Simply’s primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Simply's primary ingredient is gelatin, a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Somewhere along the way, pot roast has picked up a reputation for erring on the dry or flavorless side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The strange, flavorless American food.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Protecting your heart doesn’t have to involve complex meal plans or flavorless restrictions.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Beautifully cast and acted, as well-paced as any series in recent memory, HBO’s production is not just watchable but addictive, a weekly antidote to the flavorless crime sagas that now dominate streaming and network TV.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorless
Adjective
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The California electorate has typically favored experience over youth, and favored bland and boring over razzle and dazzle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Gone are the days of cardboard bread and bland baked goods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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While knee-high boots are ideal for a concert or a shopping day, don’t be afraid to go casual via thin sneakers or flip-flops.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Many now use tasteless powders added to food such as Phos-Bind or Epakitin.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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His tasteless and unfunny comment calling the president’s wife an expectant widow shows just how warped Kimmel has become.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Faced with insipid economic growth, politicians have not taken the action necessary to spark a resurgence, such as capital and digital markets reform, lower levels of regulation and lower business taxes.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
21 May 2026
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More boos followed after the final whistle with Slot’s side serving up another insipid home performance.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flavorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorless. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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