as in soothing
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
bland food that was good for babies and invalids
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Recent Examples of bland
From there, the Angels have been one of MLB’s most bland and underachieving franchises.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
Charlie Byrd of New Babylon is almost as forgettable and bland.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Using herbs and spices for flavor: Often, people use salt to add flavor to otherwise bland foods.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
Ground turkey is bland compared with beef and pork, which sets me up for a lackluster meatball.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
Charlie Byrd of New Babylon is almost as forgettable and bland.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Using herbs and spices for flavor: Often, people use salt to add flavor to otherwise bland foods.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
Ground turkey is bland compared with beef and pork, which sets me up for a lackluster meatball.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
Adjective
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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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What soon follows is a gradual, gentle introduction to a wide ensemble of characters with torrid histories — which is to say, falling-outs over drag show disagreements — as zombie mayhem slowly creeps in through the corners of the frame.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The finish is medium-length, clean, and refreshing with a lingering gentle warmth and a smooth aftertaste.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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In language the rest of us can understand that means a slightly softer and more mellow click that’s quieter and less harsh than teh average mechanical keyboard.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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In the play’s most beautiful moments, Smart recites Izzy’s poems in a sweet-bourbon croon—wafting, careful, soft.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite the presence of a legitimate blues superstar on the bill, the festival still had plenty of its regular mellow, low-key charm, as people sat on blankets and beach chairs and chatted with each other between bites of barbecue and burritos.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The flavor was somewhere between a tangy sharp cheddar and a rich, mellow mild cheddar.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Refinements since then pushed the output to 300 hp and 365 lb-ft, offering a mild edge over the outgoing engine, but a new six-speed automatic replacing the old four-speed one meant the SUV could make better use of the grunt on hand.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Our tester’s hair has mild dandruff and became flake-free after consistent use.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps most important, many observers at the time considered China to be relatively benign and largely content to keep its military within its own borders.—
Eric S. Edelman,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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But a lot of people hear things that aren’t there, and some find the experience both benign and controllable.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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