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
At about midnight, Jack drove Joan up Pacific Coast Highway to a nondescript 1930s motor court called the Sunset Motel.
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 25 June 2025
Every spring, billions of nondescript moths hatch in southeast Australia.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Given the nondescript nature of the commercial site — which is currently undergoing renovation — and the fact that that pieces had only recently arrived at the building, investigators believe that someone tied to the theft had to have known the art pieces were being held there.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
Rather than send waves of infantry across the landscape or expose troops in large transport vehicles, Russian commanders are providing their soldiers with motorcycles and nondescript vehicles, military analysts say.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 25 June 2025
Every spring, billions of nondescript moths hatch in southeast Australia.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Given the nondescript nature of the commercial site — which is currently undergoing renovation — and the fact that that pieces had only recently arrived at the building, investigators believe that someone tied to the theft had to have known the art pieces were being held there.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
Rather than send waves of infantry across the landscape or expose troops in large transport vehicles, Russian commanders are providing their soldiers with motorcycles and nondescript vehicles, military analysts say.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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The main reason Jacksonville is so boring, FinanceBuzz found, is that much of its population is thinly scattered across the city.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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GoPro has also dropped a white version and a forest green version if black is too boring for you.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Rub a little neutral oil (like vegetable oil) on the hamburger patties to jump-start the frying process.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 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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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
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One growing trend is the rise of faceless AI channels.—
Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Asked if Messi and other regular starters might sit out or play limited minutes against New England, which sits in 11th place in the East, Mascherano was noncommittal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Asked if Bregman will be back by the time the Tampa Bay Rays arrive for four games starting Thursday, Cora was noncommittal.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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