as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
the white rice was filling, but rather savorless
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Adjective
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This sketch essentially spoofs his brand partnerships and bland style.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025 -
The surroundings were bland, but the conversation with Cheney was spellbinding.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At Paradromics, researchers have developed a chip with thinner wires than the Utah array, something that reduces, but does not eliminate, the damage done to brain tissue.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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This recipe calls for fresh tomatillos, which look like small green tomatoes wrapped in thin papery skin.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Set it upright on a flat, hard surface, such as concrete or pavers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index, finished the day relatively flat but had jumped as much as 16% earlier as a tech sell-off weighed on sentiment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On the road, the Murano sidesteps the insipid CVT vibe of the past.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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Callahan’s baritone is rich and full, but the rest of the instrumentation feels insipid.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Freshly caught fish often hang in plain sight, and the selection changes so frequently that a whiteboard keeps track of what’s available.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To create your own, write a name on a plain paper gift tag.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Western countries could exploit weak points in supply chains for many of Russia's advanced fighter jets, including by tightening up sanctions as Ukraine strikes Russia's industrial facilities, according to a new report.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Respiratory difficulty, constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids and a weak and altered cry are among the symptoms of infant botulism.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Savorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savorless. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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