as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
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Recent Examples of beige
Photo: Getty Images For the event, Jolie opted for her signature style of simple elegance with a boho touch, wearing a sheer beige lace dress with relaxed sleeves and V-neckline from Elie Saab’s spring 2025 collection.
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Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Available in a camel, beige, or ivory color, the play tunnel is pretty enough to stay unobtrusively in your living space.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
The three Alexander brothers arrived in Manhattan federal court together in handcuffs, shackles and drab beige jail clothing.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
The reach-in cooler measures about as cool as your Dad driving the speed limit in a beige Chrysler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
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Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
Available in a camel, beige, or ivory color, the play tunnel is pretty enough to stay unobtrusively in your living space.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
The three Alexander brothers arrived in Manhattan federal court together in handcuffs, shackles and drab beige jail clothing.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
The reach-in cooler measures about as cool as your Dad driving the speed limit in a beige Chrysler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beige
Adjective
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The whole thing also looks pretty—budget and midrange phones tend to be super boring, but the Pixel 8A has a smart design with a matte rear texture.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its notably neutral Tokyo style is a particular favorite among the Vogue Shopping team.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Plus, there’s a beige and ivory shade for anyone who wants a more neutral base.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Burberry’s Front Row Beauty at the Burberry show was stripped—little-to-no makeup, straight back cornrows, and nondescript manicures on models, including Naomi Campbell.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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This time, his neon green shirt and leather jacket called back to a quite nondescript look Dylan rocked at a 2018 appearance in Singapore.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This portable, rollerball serum can be used twice a day on dull, uneven, and post-blemish skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beige. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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