VANILLA Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

vanilla

adjective

as in boring

lacking in distinctive features or qualities a plain vanilla version of a song that's been recorded more times than necessary

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Recent Examples of vanilla The court has ruled that the companies must develop a new product formula that does not include vanilla derived from non-vanilla plant sources within 12 months of the settlement’s finalization, according to the news release. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vanilla

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Adjective

Anything that isn’t someone bleeding out is boring to them, that kind of thing.

— Maria Fontoura, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
Bring the shirt around your shoulders while adding extra color and dimension to your look—cold weather fits don’t have to be boring.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025