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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As soothing as that may sound, fun is really the theme.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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To help replenish healthy-looking skin while preventing irritation from the potent star ingredient, there’s a soothing and moisturizing blend of hyaluronic acid and shea butter.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Bruce Banner / Hulk Though he’s known for quick temper, this gentle green giant, clad in bright purple pants, has dedicated to using his super strength to help Spidey and his friends as a friend, not a foe.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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Imagine waking up to the gentle hum of the ocean at your doorstep or enjoying breakfast in a beachfront suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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While investors remain hopeful for a soft landing for the U.S. economy, how severe could the situation become if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The interior of my bZ Limited was comfortable, trimmed in appealing soft materials and roomy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, those who prefer some of the mellow elegance that comes with maturation, the Onkagushu 10-Year-Old is delicate, dry with mellow, evolved aromas.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Choose a relaxing two-mile float for a mellow afternoon or go for a longer 8.5-mile trip with mountain vistas and gentle rapids.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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