How to Use blah in a Sentence

blah

1 of 2 noun
  • She had a bad case of the blahs.
  • Here’s my house, blah, blah, blah.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Trump is a fascist, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • My heart hurts about blah blah’ and not think anything of it.
    — Eve Barlow, GQ, 26 Jan. 2018
  • If your wood floors are looking blah, change things up with a coat of glossy paint.
    — Barbara Ballinger, chicagotribune.com, 19 Oct. 2019
  • Blah blah blah, name, place backstory stuff.
    — Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Has Drew Lock set the record for most blah start to a career?
    — Mark Craig, Star Tribune, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Something about a bunch of macho dudes robbing a casino just struck me as blah.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2018
  • After all, how can a bowl of blah greens hope to compete against all the other dishes?
    — oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but, still, a rousing and triumphant success.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
  • Stain the wood as desired, attach the metal braces, and place bumper pads on top before adding the glass top. Update a blah bathroom with geometric floor tile for a modern farmhouse vibe.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Could the tyranny of the blah, stuffy tuxedo finally be coming to an end?
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Just a few years ago, my friend would have to rely on the contents of her mind to reimagine such blah to beauty.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • There was so much blah blush on the red carpet this year, but Saoirse Ronan rose above the rest.
    — Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, 4 Mar. 2018
  • That shooting makes up for what is a fairly blah resume otherwise.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
  • With a few years of weathering, politeness blurs into a tired blah.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2020
  • Cabins have very low humidity, causing our skin to lose moisture, look dry, and blah.
    — Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This isn't some Amazon drama stretching one episode of story into eight episodes of blah.
    — Darren Franich, EW.com, 11 May 2022
  • Those struggles started before this now infamous 14-game run of blah.
    — Anthony Witrado, Forbes, 6 May 2021
  • Turn a blah brunch into a party with our famous Party Potatoes.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • From a weather standpoint, the Memorial Day weekend was sort of blah.
    — Gary Robbins, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 May 2017
  • Translucent over-ear pieces are a nice departure from the usual blah black or tortoise, but Maui’s quiet about it.
    — Outside Online, 15 May 2018
  • But despite using the best whitening toothpastes on the market, the color has always been a little blah.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Although this Outlander is way better than the third generation, the end result is still blah at best.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022
  • And yes, being together is the greatest joy of all, blah blah, but, truly, the planning made a huge difference.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
  • If your manicure has been feeling a little blah recently, one of the best ways to elevate your look is with the best accent nail ideas.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
  • High on the Hog comes to mind as a recent creative success—but that its ratio of blah offerings to genuine winners is all off.
    — Kate Knibbs, Wired, 6 July 2021
  • The American League West is a Buc-ees-sized truck stop of blah, and an 81-win team could win it.
    — Mac Engel april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In other words, our complexion is looking pallid, our skin is dry, and our overall appearance is just a little blah at the moment.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026

blah

2 of 2 adjective
  • She sat on the couch all day watching television and feeling blah.
  • The hotel room was totally blah.
  • Wearing the same style of face mask every day can feel so blah.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 9 July 2020
  • Your daily matchas and teas at home can feel so blah nowadays.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 30 Mar. 2021
  • That's not to say that this first taste will be totally blah.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 13 May 2021
  • The roster is and has been blah, worthy of play-ins at best.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
  • Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
  • Sure, the challenges were a bit blah, but still, a rousing and triumphant success.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 18 May 2023
  • All totaled, the glimpse of a future without Elliott proved to be blah.
    — Clarence E. Hill Jr., star-telegram, 12 Aug. 2017
  • But the dazzling tech was not enough to camouflage how blah the merchandise was.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • You could be stuck internally, unable to get something out of your mind, or just feel blah.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The fight for the East’s last All-Star spot is a pretty blah battle.
    — Ben Golliver, SI.com, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Textbook blue-and-white gingham shirts are a blah, corporate staple these days.
    — Grace Cook, WSJ, 26 May 2023
  • Even after a blah day, coming home to your purring cat sure does make the office drama or spat with cousin Jack fade away.
    — Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2018
  • This blogger makes an excellent point—turkey burgers can be pretty blah.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 30 May 2017
  • The most helpful shopping ideas right now are coming from blah big box stores like Walmart and Lowe’s.
    — Shira Ovide, New York Times, 26 May 2020
  • The Chiefs played well against Cincinnati, but their special teams have been pretty blah most of the season.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Our pots are old, dishes are blah and our culinary creativity has been stunted by a routine of quick and easy dishes.
    — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 19 Sep. 2019
  • Can someone just feel blah about a relationship for a while without taking drastic measures?
    — Annie Lane, cleveland, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Their ability to consistently beat good teams but be blah against bad ones can be infuriating.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2019
  • At mainstream restaurants, vegan options used to be bowls of blah pasta primavera.
    — oregonlive, 1 Feb. 2020
  • However, one complaint that often accompanies brown sofas is that the color is blah or boring, but that's not true.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Trickling water, lush plants and a stunning focal point can transform a blah backyard into a tropical paradise.
    — Doreen Christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, 15 Aug. 2017
  • Like Brady, Mahomes will likely benefit from playing in a pretty blah division for years to come.
    — Andy Nesbitt, For The Win, 6 Feb. 2020
  • In New York, the partial blockage was so humdrum, so generic, so blah that a lot of people didn’t even bother going outside to see it.
    — Joe Queenan, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2017
  • While there are numerous health benefits to most of the classic Thanksgiving favorites, eating way too much of them can leave you feeling blah.
    — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Never mind that the restaurant has a blah location — just another of those cookie-cutter strip centers that dot and cheapen suburbia.
    — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 5 July 2018
  • But driving to MetLife Stadium is a nightmare and the stadium itself is pretty blah.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2021
  • If this were just another fashion brand, one without the history, stature and a passionate customer base, this blah aesthetic wouldn’t nearly be enough.
    — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2019
  • That excellent soundbite was the highlight of Tomlin’s otherwise-blah seven-minute session with reporters.
    — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2019

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