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
Goodyear Walking into the nondescript building in the shadow of the headquarters is a glimpse into the future Stewart wants for the company.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Jurors heard testimony about how the mob ran its underground gambling rooms out of nondescript spots, like an office building, a cafe and gelato shop.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
Cut to: a graphic of a nondescript business executive accompanied by the James Bond theme music.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Facing live pitching for one of the few times all spring this week, Freeman stood at the plate on a nondescript backfield at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch facility and took swing after swing against a couple of minor leaguers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Jurors heard testimony about how the mob ran its underground gambling rooms out of nondescript spots, like an office building, a cafe and gelato shop.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
Cut to: a graphic of a nondescript business executive accompanied by the James Bond theme music.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Facing live pitching for one of the few times all spring this week, Freeman stood at the plate on a nondescript backfield at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch facility and took swing after swing against a couple of minor leaguers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
Adjective
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Transform boring tasks into challenges with stakes, rewards, and achievements.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Broberg’s heartbreaking overtime winner Some overtimes are boring, with teams methodically regrouping.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Gators are relentless on both ends, and Maryland saw first-hand the challenge of playing a national title contender on a neutral floor.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her modern, minimalist pieces—such as a black bowl with a double lip and a beige cup with a crackled, rustlike patina—had already made frequent appearances at the salon.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the YouTuber wore a beige short-sleeve collared shirt, khaki pants and brown loafers.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In The Butterfly Effect (2024), for example, a lone, faceless figure sits in a golden-yellow field.—
Omnia Saed,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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But entrepreneurs are scrambling to get on board with AI and AI agents, following the herd toward faceless automation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday seemed noncommittal to the exact terms of the deal negotiated by former President Biden.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
6 Feb. 2025
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Trump has been noncommittal about resuming assistance to Ukraine, saying over the weekend that the minerals agreement would not be enough.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The main romance is dull, but there’s plenty of fun slapstick and creative set-pieces in John Hughes’ script to make up for it.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over time, excessive stimulation can lead to dysregulation of the reward system, making routine activities feel dull in comparison.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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