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Recent Examples of plain Jane
EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
If a plain Jane hamburger is your thing, go for it.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2023
When designing the resume format, think plain Jane, noncreative style highlighting your skills and accomplishments.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
The sweet survey, which the food delivery company shared with Travel Leisure just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 18, found those four flavors tied for the most popular — aside from plain Jane vanilla, which accounts for more than 26% of all ice cream sales in the United States.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2021
My family lived in this plain Jane development back in the late ’70s.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2021
This means that even your plain Jane, vanilla cookie lover will enjoy this cookie as much as the anything-goes cookie enthusiast.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
The relationship is actually quite a bit more plain Jane than a lot of other relationships in the show.
—David Viramontes, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Peer through their five spokes, and the standard cast-iron rotors and black calipers look plain Jane to those used to slotted discs and colorful binders, but there's always Porsche's $8970 ceramic composite brake option.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2022
Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
The Romans christened it Insula Minor, Lesser Island, as if forever bequeathing it plain-Jane status next to Ibiza and Mallorca, its alluring Balearic sisters.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
Noun
Jane starts off literally like plain Jane, very sweet and wholesome.
—EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
If a plain Jane hamburger is your thing, go for it.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2023
When designing the resume format, think plain Jane, noncreative style highlighting your skills and accomplishments.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
The sweet survey, which the food delivery company shared with Travel Leisure just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 18, found those four flavors tied for the most popular — aside from plain Jane vanilla, which accounts for more than 26% of all ice cream sales in the United States.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2021
My family lived in this plain Jane development back in the late ’70s.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2021
This means that even your plain Jane, vanilla cookie lover will enjoy this cookie as much as the anything-goes cookie enthusiast.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
The relationship is actually quite a bit more plain Jane than a lot of other relationships in the show.
—David Viramontes, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Peer through their five spokes, and the standard cast-iron rotors and black calipers look plain Jane to those used to slotted discs and colorful binders, but there's always Porsche's $8970 ceramic composite brake option.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2022
Adjective
And while your Christmas tree might ordinarily be decked out with plain-Jane trimmings or classic tinsel, Walmart has the iconic Hallmark ornaments that will not only remind you of the good old days but spice up your decor.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
The Romans christened it Insula Minor, Lesser Island, as if forever bequeathing it plain-Jane status next to Ibiza and Mallorca, its alluring Balearic sisters.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plain Jane
Noun
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Not Bridget Jones, freed from being an everywoman at last, and able to love herself.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Bobbie adjusts to her new life as McEntire wields her grumbling everywoman sitcom humor once again.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In terms of the other players in the top eight for earnings who are available, Ratcliffe made plain his dislike of the Casemiro deal from the beginning of his investment pursuit, asking several firm questions about it to senior staff during his due-diligence stage.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, plain baking soda may be harsh for everyday use and could cause discomfort in people with sensitive teeth or mouths.3 Using a toothpaste that includes baking soda as an ingredient may be safer and more pleasant for daily use.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the past few centuries, land has changed hands on major scales: from nobles to commoners during the French Revolution, from Native peoples to European settlers in North America, and from the wealthy to the poor in China, Russia, and Mexico.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the couture and Paris go hand in hand, so WWD Weekend also looks at a way even commoners can enjoy a feast meant for royalty thanks to Alain Ducasse, or the lucky can stay in the private apartment of one of the City of Light’s premier restaurants, La Tour d’Argent.—
James Fallon,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Everything is very primitive, but quite typical of the Russians.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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How does that conversation go when the damage is beyond the typical wear and tear?—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The song, now considered a protest anthem, is about a social revolution in which French proletarians stand against the ruling class — in this case, an oppressive monarchy.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Later in the novel, Hans’s mind turns to the brutality of occupation: If in the course of a five-day plan, 200,000 Berliners were removed by 50,000, these 50,000 proletarians would be fused into a collective by the shock of having killed.—
Rumaan Alam,
The New Republic,
21 June 2023
Adjective
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Ford’s shrewd boss, Robert McNamara, was ready to kill the nameplate altogether, facing another homely redesign approved for 1961.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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There is no fruit more poetic than the homely apple: Horticulturally, an apple is a kind of pome.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The man, identified anonymously as John Doe, filed the complaint on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Detective Filter’s department was involved in the recent identification of Pecan Valley John Doe — whose body had been found in December 2010 — as missing Tennessee State University student, Marcus Rutledge, who had been missing since June 1998.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Vanderpump Villa is back with a fresh dose of drama in a stunning new location — and some familiar guests who are ready to shake things up!—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sanchez went on to deliver his familiar mixed bag of erratic distribution and impressive saves at the Emirates Stadium.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plain Jane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plain%20Jane. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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