as in soothing
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
bland food that was good for babies and invalids
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Recent Examples of bland
Using herbs and spices for flavor: Often, people use salt to add flavor to otherwise bland foods.
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
Ground turkey is bland compared with beef and pork, which sets me up for a lackluster meatball.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
And after the eventful and, for some, divisive dozen years under Francis, bland but competent may be just what the cardinals are looking for.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 3 May 2025
In microgravity, foods tend to taste bland because of fluid shifts in our body and smells no longer wafting up into our nose.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 May 2025
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
Ground turkey is bland compared with beef and pork, which sets me up for a lackluster meatball.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
And after the eventful and, for some, divisive dozen years under Francis, bland but competent may be just what the cardinals are looking for.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 3 May 2025
In microgravity, foods tend to taste bland because of fluid shifts in our body and smells no longer wafting up into our nose.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bland
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bland
Adjective
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As soothing as that may sound, fun is really the theme.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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To help replenish healthy-looking skin while preventing irritation from the potent star ingredient, there’s a soothing and moisturizing blend of hyaluronic acid and shea butter.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The two-piece gown featured a sculpted bodice with a gentle curve at the neckline and a drop waist that nodded to early 2000s silhouettes.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Establishing a calming bedtime routine, like gentle brushing or massage, can also help to cue bedtime and reduce nighttime barking.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Some reactions might be softer and less pronounced, while others could be obsessive and overwhelming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Turns out, pro-level mountain running on rugged terrain is quite a bit different than x collegiate trail running on more mellow courses..—
Andy Wacker,
Outside Online,
18 May 2025
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Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Much of Drive-Away Dolls could be described as mild.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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That’s a mild surprise considering John Cena will face R-Truth on the same card.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The threat turned out to be benign, but the panic of lockdown was real.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination or difficulty urinating, are quite common in older men and are usually due to benign conditions like having an enlarged prostate, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder says.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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“Bland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bland. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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