unflavored

adjective

Definition of unflavorednext
as in plain

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Recent Examples of unflavored Many classic, unflavored vodkas are designed to be smooth and versatile rather than overly complex. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 People with diabetes or insulin resistance may want to stick with unflavored powder or low-sugar capsules. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 Collagen peptides dissolve cleanly in hot coffee and unflavored versions don’t change the taste. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 Under the new framework, schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30 million students, can offer whole, 2%, and flavored or unflavored milk, along with nondairy beverages that meet nutritional equivalency standards. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026 In this case, choosing an unflavored option could be preferable. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, unflavored protein powder, Parmesan, and a handful of pumpkin seeds. — Zia Sherrell, Health, 4 May 2026 The Best Yogurt to Buy To get the most out of eating yogurt daily, our experts suggest plain and unflavored yogurt. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflavored
  1. plain
  2. bland
  3. thin
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  • On the fall 2026 runways, romantic clothes arrived styled like everything else in your closet—a lace skirt with a cotton shirt, a gown with a combat boot, a ruffled collar over plain velvet trousers—and the shift is visible on the street too.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of plain
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  • However, this new research suggests that this slightly bland and uniform appearance is because no white dwarf is close enough for Earthbound astronomers to see their true colors.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The high-wire act that followed—in which performers had to make these bland conceits into something funny without, ostensibly, preparing any jokes in advance—introduced a tension that made sketch shows feel sedate and uneven by comparison.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of bland
Adjective
  • With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Rams are already thin at receiver in the wake of a hamstring injury suffered by Davante Adams during the Rams’ 18-16 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Unflavored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflavored. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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