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Recent Examples of plain Jane
Renee Umsted,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Jane starts off literally like plain Jane, very sweet and wholesome.
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EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
If a plain Jane hamburger is your thing, go for it.
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Rasputin Todd,
The Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2023
This means that even your plain Jane, vanilla cookie lover will enjoy this cookie as much as the anything-goes cookie enthusiast.
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Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2022
The relationship is actually quite a bit more plain Jane than a lot of other relationships in the show.
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David Viramontes,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Nov. 2022
Peer through their five spokes, and the standard cast-iron rotors and black calipers look plain Jane to those used to slotted discs and colorful binders, but there's always Porsche's $8970 ceramic composite brake option.
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Elana Scherr,
Car and Driver,
6 Apr. 2022
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Much has been said about Bella's plain-Jane persona, but Stewart's earnest performance vivifies the character with a plucky yet lovesick duality that also grounds the film's lofty fantasy sequences.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
What about plain-Jane organic sheep who’ve been hijacked by a grapefruit-size eyeball with tentacles?
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Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
And while your Christmas tree might ordinarily be decked out with plain-Jane trimmings or classic tinsel, Walmart has the iconic Hallmark ornaments that will not only remind you of the good old days but spice up your decor.
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Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Dec. 2024
The Romans christened it Insula Minor, Lesser Island, as if forever bequeathing it plain-Jane status next to Ibiza and Mallorca, its alluring Balearic sisters.
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Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 May 2023
Noun
Sure, there’s the plain Jane staples, but Fat Patty also offers a variety of specialty burgers.
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Renee Umsted,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Jane starts off literally like plain Jane, very sweet and wholesome.
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EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
If a plain Jane hamburger is your thing, go for it.
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Rasputin Todd,
The Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2023
This means that even your plain Jane, vanilla cookie lover will enjoy this cookie as much as the anything-goes cookie enthusiast.
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Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2022
The relationship is actually quite a bit more plain Jane than a lot of other relationships in the show.
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David Viramontes,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Nov. 2022
Peer through their five spokes, and the standard cast-iron rotors and black calipers look plain Jane to those used to slotted discs and colorful binders, but there's always Porsche's $8970 ceramic composite brake option.
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Elana Scherr,
Car and Driver,
6 Apr. 2022
Adjective
Unlike plain-Jane business conferences that focus on tactics or transactions, the best leadership gatherings expose you to ideas that stretch your assumptions.
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Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Much has been said about Bella's plain-Jane persona, but Stewart's earnest performance vivifies the character with a plucky yet lovesick duality that also grounds the film's lofty fantasy sequences.
—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
What about plain-Jane organic sheep who’ve been hijacked by a grapefruit-size eyeball with tentacles?
—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
And while your Christmas tree might ordinarily be decked out with plain-Jane trimmings or classic tinsel, Walmart has the iconic Hallmark ornaments that will not only remind you of the good old days but spice up your decor.
—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Dec. 2024
The Romans christened it Insula Minor, Lesser Island, as if forever bequeathing it plain-Jane status next to Ibiza and Mallorca, its alluring Balearic sisters.
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Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plain Jane
Noun
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Mary was a vacuum—conceived as little more than an American everywoman—and Lasser rushed to fill that void with her own experience.
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How can Jessica Reynolds know that she’s managed to anchor her Emma Harte as a sort of everywoman.
Adjective
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As one of Quince’s best-sellers, this soft T-shirt is a luxe swap for a plain cotton tee.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who’s in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
Noun
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He’s been called a thief, a benefactor, a commoner, a lord, a killer and a hero.
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Ultimately, Charles stripped his younger brother of all royal titles and privileges in October 2025, rendering him a commoner.
Adjective
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The researchers said a household needs an income of roughly $120,000 to afford a typical home these days.
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Quantum computing can boost capacity beyond that of a typical computer.
Noun
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On the one hand, the proletarian contributes every bit of on-the-clock activity to the value of the resulting commodity.
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The song, now considered a protest anthem, is about a social revolution in which French proletarians stand against the ruling class — in this case, an oppressive monarchy.
Adjective
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L'Apogée Courchevel L'Apogée Courchevel L'Apogée Courchevel L'Apogée Courchevel This 55-room Oetker Hotel atop the former Olympic ski jump was collaboratively designed by India Madhavi and Joseph Durand, a charming fairytale cottage of cozy corners and homely touches.
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Potterheads across the globe will instantly recognize Harry’s not-so-homely house on Privet Drive, his cramped excuse of a bedroom and the endless disdain oozing from the young wizard’s unloving aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.
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Peacock says to her knowledge, Pumphrey is the oldest John Doe ever identified with genetic genealogy.
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Most of the tour’s SoCal appearances have had two opening acts, Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio, and there are no skips in that triple-bill.
Adjective
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
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“Plain Jane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plain%20Jane. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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