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

We’ll take that over the insistent blandness and flatlining performances that “The Faithful” is serving.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 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

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

There is no question of skipping this meal; on the contrary, for ten evenings the three of them are strangely hungry, eager to taste the blandness on their plates.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri