as in benign
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
a perfectly harmless little spider
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Recent Examples of harmless
As a polydactyl cat, Mama Mittens has a few extra toes due to a harmless genetic condition.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Polydactyly cats are felines born with a harmless genetic mutation resulting in extra toes (6-7 versus the normal 5), making their paws large and wide.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The right-hander blanked the Rockies for five innings, allowing four harmless singles over.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
While most are harmless, some have the potential to become malignant over time.
—Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmless
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Polydactyly cats are felines born with a harmless genetic mutation resulting in extra toes (6-7 versus the normal 5), making their paws large and wide.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The right-hander blanked the Rockies for five innings, allowing four harmless singles over.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
While most are harmless, some have the potential to become malignant over time.
—Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmless
Adjective
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She was diagnosed with a benign tumor on her pituitary gland and had to move back to England.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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While Reynoso was getting in trouble, being insubordinate and dealing with suspensions, Rodriguez has been entirely more benign.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Opting for a midi-length dress is a safe choice that will feel polished without missing the mark.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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These armed hostilities have maimed, mutilated and killed millions of human beings — many of them innocent civilians.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Becerra may have been an innocent victim, but $120,000 a year is a lot of money to pay someone to babysit a largely unused stack of cash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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However, even the quick-witted Conan couldn’t avoid being the latest target of an online crackdown sparked by a seemingly innocuous collaboration between it and My Hero Academia.—
Kalai Chik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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An inoffensive, technically impressive spectacle that's kinda a snooze fest.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Saturday Night Live host Matt Damon was cast as the adoring husband in Mom, an entirely inoffensive movie where nothing bad happens—something that mothers everywhere will enjoy.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Harmless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmless. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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