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
Harris photographed the family from time to time, and many of these photos ended up in his archive, among the numerous family and baby pictures that remained unidentified, stored in boxes with nondescript labels.
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Robert Alan Grand, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The house itself was commanding even though there were only two stories and it was built in a nondescript, sort of Craftsman style.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
His more casual look was completed with a pair of tan suede shorts with a pattern of a nondescript image.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Others appeared simply as a gray square with nondescript alt text, as if the image didn’t load.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Jan. 2025
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Robert Alan Grand, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The house itself was commanding even though there were only two stories and it was built in a nondescript, sort of Craftsman style.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
His more casual look was completed with a pair of tan suede shorts with a pattern of a nondescript image.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Others appeared simply as a gray square with nondescript alt text, as if the image didn’t load.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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China has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060, and India has set ambitious renewable energy goals.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Forbes,
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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Get a bean bag in beige, black or green from Amazon.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The collection is strung together by a color motif featuring warm, earthy tones, including white, beige and brown.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dreamy forests and bright angels curdle and mutate into digital grotesquerie, a Spam Folder of faceless creatures and shock shlock.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2025
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The bunny is faceless and features a long body that extends out slightly at the bottom, while the pointed ears give it a touch of fun.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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Glenn was noncommittal about Rodgers ‘ status during his introductory press conference on Jan. 27.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ford, with the poultry federation, was noncommittal when he was asked whether his group would be in favor of a buyout of farmers who are growing birds in floodplains.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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