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
We were perched on a nondescript couch on the third floor of McQueen’s Saint-Germain temporary studio, surrounded by model boards and button trays.
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, nondescript warehouses humming with servers are becoming the new geopolitical hotspots.
—Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Even as the nondescript storefront became an unlikely TikTok destination, Absolute Bagels kept no social media presence of its own, had no website, did not deliver and accepted only cash.
—New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In his third season at age 24, Purdy has morphed from a nondescript afterthought draft choice to an unquestioned leader.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, nondescript warehouses humming with servers are becoming the new geopolitical hotspots.
—Azeem Azhar, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Even as the nondescript storefront became an unlikely TikTok destination, Absolute Bagels kept no social media presence of its own, had no website, did not deliver and accepted only cash.
—New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In his third season at age 24, Purdy has morphed from a nondescript afterthought draft choice to an unquestioned leader.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondescript
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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 most recent iteration of the bag is re-colored in Fresh Mint (pale green) and String (soft beige) hues, and the offerings of The Lauren 1980 also go beyond its original pouch construction with chain straps and top handles.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers say the beige color does show dirt — of course, planes are dirty!Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Founders who are willing to step into the spotlight, share their story and explain the science behind their products often create a more compelling narrative than faceless corporations.Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.TOM MURPHY and DEVI SHASTRI, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several senators emerged from the meeting noncommittal on final passage but open to supporting Friday’s procedural vote in order to propose amendments.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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Vance had drawn fire from the UAW last week for giving noncommittal answers on questions about the money allocated to GM for the electric vehicle plant.Andrea Shalal, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 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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“Nondescript.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondescript. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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