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
In February, Shapiro joined Lamm and three other Colossal scientists in a nondescript twenty-five-thousand-square-foot lab in the Dallas Market area.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The novel begins in a restaurant in the financial district that’s laughably nondescript.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
But navigating New Donk when the game arrived could feel like traversing a Gotham City under chemical attack from the Joker; beyond a somewhat rectangular expanse of city, the buildings grew nondescript, trailing off into an endless, hazy azure.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The nondescript building, which is located in the far corner of the lot off of Forest Lawn Drive, will not be replaced.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nondescript
D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The novel begins in a restaurant in the financial district that’s laughably nondescript.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
But navigating New Donk when the game arrived could feel like traversing a Gotham City under chemical attack from the Joker; beyond a somewhat rectangular expanse of city, the buildings grew nondescript, trailing off into an endless, hazy azure.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
The nondescript building, which is located in the far corner of the lot off of Forest Lawn Drive, will not be replaced.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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Camilla told Newsweek that her husband, Linford, 32, works as a tunnel boring machine operator in London.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Take it from this guy, who bought the beautiful Starfield limited-edition Xbox controller, headset, and console wrap for over $200, only to play the game and dump it after 20 boring hours.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sunny yellow is a standout for vacation photos, but there are also neutral colorway options to keep your look classic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The overall color palette of the collection ranges from neutrals such as ivory, beige and khaki to navy and black.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The photo shows a rocky beige and brown patch of ground with a dark mostly smooth rock sitting in the middle of the frame.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The doctor Joel killed was just a faceless nobody in both the first season and the first game.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, the Stig has been the enigmatic, faceless, genderless, shell of a humanoid test driver that only knows how to do one thing: go fast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When asked what the future would look like, White was noncommittal about the number of fight cards and how the events would be broadcast under a new broadcast deal.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Barkin was noncommittal on where policy might shake out.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Designed for Uncertainty – And the Next Economic Landscape Think defense stocks are dull?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Unlike dry skin, which can be dull and scaly, the leading symptom of eczema is chronic itchiness.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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