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
Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But in 2007, Israeli intelligence serendipitously stumbled on evidence of a Syrian nuclear reactor—a miniature replica of North Korea’s Yongbyon facility—that was housed in a nondescript, aboveground complex in the hinterland near the Euphrates River.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Two decades later, and with audience affection for The Office as enduring as ever, Daniels has once again built an all-new mockumentary-style workplace comedy around an nondescript office, this time in the form of The Paper — a new Peacock series about a Midwestern newsroom fighting for survival.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Today, there’s a cross painted high on the front of Partakers of Christ’s nondescript cinder-block facade.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
But in 2007, Israeli intelligence serendipitously stumbled on evidence of a Syrian nuclear reactor—a miniature replica of North Korea’s Yongbyon facility—that was housed in a nondescript, aboveground complex in the hinterland near the Euphrates River.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Two decades later, and with audience affection for The Office as enduring as ever, Daniels has once again built an all-new mockumentary-style workplace comedy around an nondescript office, this time in the form of The Paper — a new Peacock series about a Midwestern newsroom fighting for survival.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Today, there’s a cross painted high on the front of Partakers of Christ’s nondescript cinder-block facade.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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And producers are looking again for the serious, boring money with no strings attached.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The resulting larvae both look and act like screws, boring and twisting into the animal while feasting on its living flesh.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This polished blouse comes in six neutral colors and has a feminine tie at the neckline; tie it in a bow or leave the ribbons loose.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since a judge approved the settlement in early 2021, the state has met 8 of 14 standards, according to the report by the Center for the Study of Social Policy and its president, Judith Meltzer, who is referred to as the neutral.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At shorter wavelengths, both would produce flat, featureless spectra, akin to what Hubble has seen for various sub-Neptunes.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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Rosalía’s outfit otherwise consisted of a halter neck top and a thinly pleated midi skirt, which featured beige fabric layered beneath black.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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While more muted, this soft beige color might have more opportunity for wear and should show less salt stains.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Somebody Cares, Riley’s faceless body dominates, clad in black underwear.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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The avatar looked like a semi-faceless character from the Just Dance video games, with pink hair and a bright skirt.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The big surprise was how strongly Wilson was justifying New York’s decision to stick with him after his head coach, Brian Daboll, had initially been noncommittal about keeping him as the starter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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Members of Congress have pushed for additional sanctions on Russia, but Trump has also been noncommittal about signing such a package.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boosting Serum is a lightweight, brightening formula designed to even tone and revive dull, tired skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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