1
a
: smooth and soothing in manner or quality
bland approval
a bland smile
b
: exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment : unperturbed
a bland confession of guilt
2
a
: not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating : soothing
a bland oil
the bland climate of the southern coast
c
: lacking strong flavor
Expect both kinds of salsify to be subtle and delicate—too bland for some tastebuds.—
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Examples of bland in a Sentence
The vegetable soup was rather bland.
The diplomat's bland statement did nothing to calm the situation.
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Eat solid foods that taste bland, are high in carbohydrates, and are low in fat.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
He’s neutered down to a bland, depressing facsimile of himself here, a white-bread double-take machine reacting to the theoretical comedic stylings of Nicole Kidman.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
There were no injuries, though passenger belied the official bland pronouncements.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
Over the next billion-odd years, the universe went from a bland, unimpressive landscape to a rich and dynamic one.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Jan. 2025
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Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
He’s neutered down to a bland, depressing facsimile of himself here, a white-bread double-take machine reacting to the theoretical comedic stylings of Nicole Kidman.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
There were no injuries, though passenger belied the official bland pronouncements.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
Over the next billion-odd years, the universe went from a bland, unimpressive landscape to a rich and dynamic one.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bland. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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