Example Sentences

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Apart from mistaking energy for exhilaration, the movie is a mostly flavorless puree of dark humor, comic-book sentimentality and ultra-bloody combat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Don't disparage the bay leaf if you're using expired, brittle, flavorless bay leaves; try a fresh one and you'll immediately recognize its subtle power.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2023

It does the job, but it’s inherently flavorless and easy to overcook.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2023

The roast turkey recipe called for a single garlic clove to season a 12-pound bird, and no butter or oil; the result was dry and flavorless.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2022

Imagine a piece of a palace wedged between two flavorless buildings.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin