as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
travelers settling for nondescript motel rooms that could be located anywhere
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Recent Examples of nondescript
On the charter bus ride over to 1021 O Street, a nondescript 10-story office building in downtown Sacramento two blocks from the state capitol, Budnick stood to face his team and walk members through the complex dynamics at play.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Last week, news emerged that a series of nondescript LLCs have recently purchased at least 13 parcels at prices totaling more than $150 million in the areas directly adjacent to Burnham Yard and the Denver Water campus.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
Related Articles La Museum Shibuya opens Saturday for a two-week period in the basement of a nondescript office building just steps from one of Tokyo’s most bustling neighborhoods.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
The reveal follows months of nondescript and uncertain updates on the slugger, who missed all of spring training due to tennis elbows.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Last week, news emerged that a series of nondescript LLCs have recently purchased at least 13 parcels at prices totaling more than $150 million in the areas directly adjacent to Burnham Yard and the Denver Water campus.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
Related Articles La Museum Shibuya opens Saturday for a two-week period in the basement of a nondescript office building just steps from one of Tokyo’s most bustling neighborhoods.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
The reveal follows months of nondescript and uncertain updates on the slugger, who missed all of spring training due to tennis elbows.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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This is worlds away from that boring deli chicken sandwich, while still being easy enough to whip up on the busiest of days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The contract’s scope of work includes the single bore tunnel, station entrances and exits, the excavation of underground stations and the procurement of a tunnel boring machine.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Goldman Sachs started Circle with a neutral rating but acknowledged the stablecoin issuer is a special company with big opportunities ahead.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Ken Corcoran recalled seeing the new beige boat in August in the driveway across the street.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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Plus, pretty much everything about the design — the beige sole, white body, and red details — matches Witherspoon’s kicks.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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One growing trend is the rise of faceless AI channels.—
Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
2 July 2025
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Others warned that faceless transactions can invite money launderers or those underage to illegally play the lottery in Texas.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Trump was noncommittal Whether the U.S. would get involved had been unclear in recent days.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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Advertisement Though stereotypes about bisexuals being indecisive or noncommittal still persist today, there is also a movement to embrace these qualities as part of the identity.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Generally, names as a kind of artist name are quite dull nowadays anyway.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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Sometimes, an artist who is too long viewed as an outsider to Music City's style and sound will see the shine of the bright lights grow dull on their art.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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