drab

Example Sentences

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One manufacturer’s idea of khaki or olive drab, for example, might not match another’s—a serious problem when thousands of yards of uniform fabric had to be dyed the same shade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The primary colors are drab grays and ugly browns.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Not too long ago, “Bridgerton” was held in the highest esteem in the meeting place between TV fantasy and drab reality.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

She says "it's fine" and "probably even good" if you aren't familiar with the original, but parts are drab and Kermit - now played by Matt Vogel - sounds "jarringly different".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Only North Korean soldiers on patrol everywhere, their tan uniforms looking drab and dusty.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh