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as in bland
lacking in taste or flavor
an apple pie with a mushy, insipid filling that strongly resembled soggy cardboard
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as in boring
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
an insipid and somewhat boring movie about teenagers in love
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Recent Examples of insipid
Damn good flat whites, by the way, at Grounds Club, for those who despair of insipid cruise coffee.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Framed sand dollars, ambiguous shoreline wall art, an plethora of rattan, an insipid white couch, sea turtle tchotchkes, and seashells displayed with reckless abandon.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Even the most insipid formulaic pop nonsense can induce that almost mystical reflection of life if your connections to the time of its airplay are meaningful.
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Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Doesn’t that sound like the premise for an insipid romantic comedy?
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Mick Lasalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Apr. 2024
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Framed sand dollars, ambiguous shoreline wall art, an plethora of rattan, an insipid white couch, sea turtle tchotchkes, and seashells displayed with reckless abandon.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Even the most insipid formulaic pop nonsense can induce that almost mystical reflection of life if your connections to the time of its airplay are meaningful.
—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
Doesn’t that sound like the premise for an insipid romantic comedy?
—
Mick Lasalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
29 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for insipid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insipid
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But together, the whole is blander than the sum of its parts—a subtle banality humans can often implicitly sense.
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The smallest pieces will turn a bland outfit into an Instagram-worthy moment.
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Far fewer people stay responsible when the work turns boring, unclear or inconvenient, and that's precisely when ownership surfaces.
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Monocultures can be boring, but on the flipside, a huge collection of individual species looks like a busy bowl of potpourri.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Wemby didn’t hesitate, but since English isn’t his first language, his initial response — something banal about being a team player who wants to win a lot of games — came out a bit disjointed.
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Grief mangles cognition and memory in ways that can make even banal tasks feel surreal, if not impossible.
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Joe undercuts the vulnerable moment with a tasteless joke, disappointing Piña.
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Exploding The Weeknd’s shivery lust with the guttural churn of Deftones, this is toxic codependency music, the perfect soundtrack for Obsession if the movie were more tasteless.
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Besides toning color, this shampoo acts as a gentle clarifier, removing product buildup from the roots and hair that can make your hair appear dull and greasy.
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The practical step is small and dull, which feels about right.
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The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.
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The chassis exhibits little flex, the buttons feel crisp and responsive, and the scroll wheel offers enough resistance to feel deliberate without becoming tiring.
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“Insipid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insipid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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