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as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
an apple pie with a mushy, insipid filling that strongly resembled soggy cardboard
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as in boring
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
an insipid and somewhat boring movie about teenagers in love
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Recent Examples of insipid
Even the most insipid formulaic pop nonsense can induce that almost mystical reflection of life if your connections to the time of its airplay are meaningful.
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Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Doesn’t that sound like the premise for an insipid romantic comedy?
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Mick Lasalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Apr. 2024
Younger generations tend to be more values driven than older ones, and libraries’ ethos of sharing seems to resonate with Gen Zers and millennials – as does a space that’s free from the insipid creep of commercialism.
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Kathi Inman Berens,
The Conversation,
12 Jan. 2024
But her second feature, while quite slick, has the insipid feel of a Lifetime movie.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for insipid
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Doesn’t that sound like the premise for an insipid romantic comedy?
—
Mick Lasalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Apr. 2024
Younger generations tend to be more values driven than older ones, and libraries’ ethos of sharing seems to resonate with Gen Zers and millennials – as does a space that’s free from the insipid creep of commercialism.
—
Kathi Inman Berens,
The Conversation,
12 Jan. 2024
But her second feature, while quite slick, has the insipid feel of a Lifetime movie.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for insipid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insipid
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But no characteristic of the bland Krem is as interesting as his studded face.
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But when done without texture, the trend can feel bland.
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Sustainable growth feels boring from the inside.
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The point is to make the boring stuff feel like a hangout, not to build a productivity system.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Grief mangles cognition and memory in ways that can make even banal tasks feel surreal, if not impossible.
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This is a world where FIFA is asking for thousands of dollars for even the most banal of World Cup matchups.
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Hokit, who has a history of making tasteless comments after his fights, including the same Obama jab, drew mixed reaction from the UFC Freedom 250 crowd — and also from social media users, with some repeating the false claim in the comments on Hokit’s Instagram page and others chiding it.
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Unsweetened doesn’t have to mean tasteless.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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This method is particularly useful for larger homes, hallways, and staircases where kneeling repeatedly would quickly become cumbersome or tiring.
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The longtime Florida coach swapped a tiring McDonald for Russell Sandefer with one out in the top of the sixth inning.
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“Insipid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insipid. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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