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anodyne

[an-uh-dahyn] / ˈæn əˌdaɪn /
NOUN
painkiller
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Mr. Pine’s teen-magazine looks perhaps made it inevitable that he would be steered into anodyne leading roles such as Captain Kirk when he was younger.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

But in the midst of all that carnage, Trump had a more anodyne idea: Someone should really revive Cats.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Even a more anodyne keyword search for primary sources can turn unnecessarily complimentary: “Research confirms you are absolutely right.”

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

Having spent years listening to Cubans repeat anodyne revolutionary slogans when asked for their opinions on camera, it's disarming to hear such frank views expressed with no outward fear of the repercussions.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

On the courthouse steps, when the reporters stopped them, he made a brief, anodyne statement about having faith in the process.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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