as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
a line of indistinctive sportswear that does not justify its premium price point
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Recent Examples of indistinctive
The ubiquity of such endeavors often means the results are pretty indistinctive, but numerous things set Williams’s version apart from those of other artists.
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Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 2 Mar. 2018
Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 2 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indistinctive
Adjective
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This outfit, one of Bessette-Kennedy’s most famous, manages to turn what could feel boring—a plain khaki midiskirt—into a genuine statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Children, that great adventure, boring?—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for a baby pastel blue to still be close enough to a versatile neutral.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Or in the unassuming Chinese mansions found down nondescript alleys of car parts and old lanterns in central Talat Noi.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The operation targeted gas stations, restaurants and nondescript buildings that advertise themselves as game rooms.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Being in my late 50s, getting cosmetic treatments to tackle sagginess, wrinkles, fine lines, and a dull complexion has certainly crossed my mind.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wipe off any excess so the pan looks dull, not shiny.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 39th floor penthouse of SoftBank’s downtown Tokyo headquarters is not your usual featureless C-suite.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Objects that were invisible to Hubble are easily revealed to JWST; objects that appear blurry to Hubble appear sharp with JWST views; objects that appeared featureless to Hubble have many clear features visible within them as seen by JWST.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Indistinctive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indistinctive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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