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
Tucked away in a nondescript complex in Santa Monica, California, is a one garage-doored building surrounded by palm trees.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
After getting expelled from a nondescript American high school, Yumeko eagerly transfers to St. Dominic’s mid-semester.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Working from a nondescript building in a location we were told not to disclose, Kir and his colleagues were looking out for Russian attacks.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
But don’t let the nondescript exterior, which could double as any other high-end office building in Penn Quarter, fool you.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
After getting expelled from a nondescript American high school, Yumeko eagerly transfers to St. Dominic’s mid-semester.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Working from a nondescript building in a location we were told not to disclose, Kir and his colleagues were looking out for Russian attacks.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
But don’t let the nondescript exterior, which could double as any other high-end office building in Penn Quarter, fool you.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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Belief that your institution is exempt from the hard, functional and often boring parts of the job leads to a slow decline.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Organizations that foster a culture of self-compassion can empower their employees to better navigate stress, maintain their well-being, and - perhaps boring but no less important - adhere to safety protocols.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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You'd be pushed into that tech- neutral ITC under section 48E instead.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The way the soil responds will give you an idea of whether your soil is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Available in 21 colors—including versatile neutrals like black and beige and bright options like coral and burgundy—there’s a pair for every style and mood.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Shop it in three easy-to-style neutrals: black, beige, and khaki.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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These faceless immigrants President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem have painted as threats provide labor to companies, from small businesses to large corporations like Disney.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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While many men and anonymous accounts using pseudonyms and faceless avatars celebrate with uncomfy GIFs and suggestive comments, many were less than impressed with Sweeney for catering to men, sparking discourse about the definition of feminism in the replies.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Roseman was noncommittal when asked about what position Campbell will play.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Subsequently, the activities association took a more noncommittal stance.—
Ann Schimke,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The bittersweet result didn’t dull a remarkable career and legacy for Kelly.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But the drama can be very stolid, borderline dull at times.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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