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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
I left the bowl of soup sitting on the counter too long, and now it's lukewarm
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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the dentist's lecture on the merits of flossing got only a lukewarm response
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Recent Examples of lukewarm
To prevent this, Stenson suggests shampooing and conditioning with lukewarm water as opposed to super hot, then ending with a cool rinse to seal your cuticle at the end.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
As two Japanese women dressed as Buc-ee's beavers head-butted at the center of a 16-by-16 ring Wednesday evening, Palmer Event Center’s once-lukewarm crowd began a furious chant.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Journey got a lukewarm fan reaction on Tuesday.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
At least two others gave lukewarm responses when asked about the idea by reporters.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
As two Japanese women dressed as Buc-ee's beavers head-butted at the center of a 16-by-16 ring Wednesday evening, Palmer Event Center’s once-lukewarm crowd began a furious chant.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Journey got a lukewarm fan reaction on Tuesday.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
At least two others gave lukewarm responses when asked about the idea by reporters.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2001, the couple, who did not have children, retired to Miami in search of warmer beaches.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fewer qubits, faster future The researchers tackled this problem using neutral atom systems, where atoms act as qubits and are arranged using laser beams known as optical tweezers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with matching black or nude heels for a neutral color scheme, or use your shoes to make a statement with a pop of color in a spring wedding guest look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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While job growth has been tepid over the past year, layoffs haven’t risen more than usual, meaning Americans are still able to power the economy with their spending.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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That’s a fate that befouls most of the heroic cast, who are underserved by a tepid script that can’t bother to locate and carry through coherent character arcs that would give this adventure real emotional weight.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Don’t hesitate to step away if things get too heated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some advocacy groups are unenthusiastic.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The administration of President Donald Trump is unenthusiastic about EVs compared the previous Biden administration.—
Bill Koenig,
Forbes.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Alex Bregman was the one who got away, the All-Star third baseman the club tried to sign in spring training with a halfhearted contract proposal that would be rejected.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The closest Alex and Tess get to a custody battle is a halfhearted chat about who gets the armoire.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lukewarm. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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