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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If films like Nosferatu don’t find a wide audience and thrive in the marketplace, cinema faces a very bland, boring future.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Either way, the winter garden is anything but boring.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Animal Humane Society says that the best introductions are done outdoors, in a neutral space so neither dog is overwhelmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Melrose Avenue store is a mashup of Swedish-serene and Art Moderne design, with its Italian beige sandstone facade, giant porthole windows, and succulent plantings.Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Light beige and brown hues come together throughout the common spaces, such as the double-height lobby with large custom lanterns and striking wood-slat ceilings.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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This métier has been defined, in part, by Scott’s physical appearance, which straddles the line between hunky and nondescript—medium height, slightly hangdog eyes, thick chestnut hair that juts like a cockatiel’s crest.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once a nondescript building, Thirsty Beaver is hard to pass and not wonder about today — the way cookie-cutter apartments wrap around it.Laura Barrero, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Vanilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanilla. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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