1The anodyne music played in the waiting room was intended to calm the nerves of anxious patients.
2Critics panned the new novel as anodyne, arguing that its themes and characters lacked depth and originality.
3The politician's speech was criticized for being anodyne, failing to address the pressing issues of the day in any meaningful way.
4In contrast to the bitter controversy surrounding the previous year's award, the selection of this year's winner was anodyne and uncontroversial.
5The anodyne quality of the landscape paintings on display was a deliberate choice by the artist, who sought to evoke a sense of serenity in the viewer.