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
Many contain no more than news clippings or nondescript file names for attachments, the content of which is not included or stored elsewhere in the release.
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Elliott Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Acquario Pizza took over a nondescript strip shopping center space.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The austere, clean restaurant sits in a nondescript little strip mall, as so many surprisingly good places do.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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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Elliott Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Acquario Pizza took over a nondescript strip shopping center space.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
The austere, clean restaurant sits in a nondescript little strip mall, as so many surprisingly good places do.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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Mann might have argued that there is not only a moral but also an artistic virtue in being outwardly boring and banal.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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More so, mines are too boring to compete for budget.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The neutral color will complement any other spring decor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leaders at both districts have put offers on the table that align with a neutral third-party’s recommendation, saying that their proposals balance employee needs with fiscal reality.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The bag features a modern, smooth leather finish in classic colors like black and beige or trendy hues, including Balsam Green and Twilight Blue.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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The sisters accessorized with beige open-toe stilettos.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When such an error occurs, who takes the responsibility for a faceless program?—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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That human connection — a pushback against the faceless nature of a streamlined, online system — is what motivates Emhof to leave positive reviews.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There have been no takers so far, and China has been noncommittal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Japan, Italy, and Australia declined to send ships to the strait, while South Korea remained noncommittal.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The news went wild on Twitter, with people meme-ing the hell out of the exceedingly dull headline.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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If your home is primarily filled with neutrals and feels a bit dull, try introducing a few colorful accents.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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