1
a
: smooth and soothing in manner or quality
bland approval
a bland smile
b
: exhibiting no personal concern or embarrassment : unperturbed
a bland confession of guilt
2
a
: not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating : soothing
a bland oil
the bland climate of the southern coast
c
: lacking strong flavor
Expect both kinds of salsify to be subtle and delicate—too bland for some tastebuds.—
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The vegetable soup was rather bland.
The diplomat's bland statement did nothing to calm the situation.
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The Super Chai Fuel was a touch bland, but could be a good option for those who prefer something less sweet.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
If your instinct, in other words, is to smooth things over with a bland fabrication, try dropping a tiny truth bomb instead.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Overall, Delta’s hope is that by scaling up the culinary quality level, the age-old reputation of bland, tasteless airline food will be a thing of the past.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Their chemistry is amiss; a more palpable spark could have helped sell the bland and basic developments cooked up by Hoover, Boone and screenwriter Susan McMartin.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
If your instinct, in other words, is to smooth things over with a bland fabrication, try dropping a tiny truth bomb instead.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Overall, Delta’s hope is that by scaling up the culinary quality level, the age-old reputation of bland, tasteless airline food will be a thing of the past.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Their chemistry is amiss; a more palpable spark could have helped sell the bland and basic developments cooked up by Hoover, Boone and screenwriter Susan McMartin.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bland
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bland. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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