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
Choose from a dozen colors, like slate, charcoal, mocha, lavender, pearl, blush, and more; the light pink shade called petal and beige hue sand are my favorites.
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2024
Light beige and brown hues come together throughout the common spaces, such as the double-height lobby with large custom lanterns and striking wood-slat ceilings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
The Melrose Avenue store is a mashup of Swedish-serene and Art Moderne design, with its Italian beige sandstone facade, giant porthole windows, and succulent plantings.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
But after years of arguing with the Postal Service, the seemingly minor bureaucratic dispute over the fate of Klein’s beige stainless steel mailbox has become something more.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2024
Light beige and brown hues come together throughout the common spaces, such as the double-height lobby with large custom lanterns and striking wood-slat ceilings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
The Melrose Avenue store is a mashup of Swedish-serene and Art Moderne design, with its Italian beige sandstone facade, giant porthole windows, and succulent plantings.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
But after years of arguing with the Postal Service, the seemingly minor bureaucratic dispute over the fate of Klein’s beige stainless steel mailbox has become something more.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beige
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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If the home cannot be accessed, individuals may meet the inspector in a neutral location.Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that the wood is neutral and has little impact on the maturing spirit.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The nondescript restaurant at 408 E. 63rd St. opened as the pandemic hit, then temporarily closed as the city shuttered and (most) people were filled with trepidation.Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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This métier has been defined, in part, by Scott’s physical appearance, which straddles the line between hunky and nondescript—medium height, slightly hangdog eyes, thick chestnut hair that juts like a cockatiel’s crest.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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For optimal baking, open the containers to check their aroma and if the smell is dull throw it away.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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The action was so frenetic that the dull parts of Test matches, lulls that often exist when one team is in complete control, were basically eradicated.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beige. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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