blandness

Example Sentences

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The Guardian called the film a "bland screensaver of a movie" and gave it a one star rating, while The Independent gave it a slightly higher two stars but also lamented its "blandness".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But with perfected blandness and prompt feedback nearing total ubiquity, quirky may soon become the most valuable currency on the market.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Maybe its blandness is its superpower: adaptable, inoffensive, and always ready to be whatever we want it to be.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

She does so again, the blandness this time all the more superficial and ensuing depth equally greater, the prettiness richer and mattering more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

Instead of the franchised blandness of American cities, Alexandria is a city of mom-and-pop stores, all with signage screaming for attention, their wares encroaching on the streets.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro