as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
a plain vanilla version of a song that's been recorded more times than necessary
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Recent Examples of vanilla
The court has ruled that the companies must develop a new product formula that does not include vanilla derived from non-vanilla plant sources within 12 months of the settlement’s finalization, according to the news release.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanilla
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Most of this long flashback segment is pretty boring, though.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Toyota and Honda have at times been called boring: Honda by its own engineers, Toyota more famously by a chairman descended from the company’s founder.Robert Ferris, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has maintained a neutral stance regarding the U.S. presidential candidates.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, in recent years the advent of AI and the push to develop additional sources of energy that can be carbon neutral thrust nuclear power back into the conversation.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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In one sweet picture, Mike and Lauren posed together in matching beige outfits, with the reality TV star holding Romeo and Luna in his lap.Staff Author, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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At the movie premiere at Sundance this past January, the writer-director mentioned that the small, nondescript house that is the end destination of the cousins’ journey once belonged to his late Aunt Doris.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the spring of 2023, chef Yusuke Yamamoto set up a namesake eight-seat omakase in a nondescript second floor space above Two Rodeo.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Vanilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanilla. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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