1
as in independent
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
Sweden remained neutral during World War II, refusing to join either side in the conflict
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as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the hero is the novel's only fully fleshed person, all the others being rather neutral characters who are just there to advance the plot
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Recent Examples of neutral
Higgins completed the look with black open-toed heels and gold earrings while opting for a sleek updo and neutral makeup.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Choose from 11 different sets with various colors, including bright color combinations to neutral tones.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
China has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060, and India has set ambitious renewable energy goals.
—Tenzin Seldon, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Plus, there’s a beige and ivory shade for anyone who wants a more neutral base.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Choose from 11 different sets with various colors, including bright color combinations to neutral tones.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
China has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060, and India has set ambitious renewable energy goals.
—Tenzin Seldon, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Plus, there’s a beige and ivory shade for anyone who wants a more neutral base.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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Shaw is an independent producer and entrepreneur who founded animation firm BWA Studios, which has produced content and marketing materials for HBO, Netflix, Hulu, Mattel and Sony Music, among others.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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For independent and franchised restaurant owners, the key to survival is adapting quickly—whether through supplier negotiations, creative menu planning, or strategic pricing adjustments.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The whole thing also looks pretty—budget and midrange phones tend to be super boring, but the Pixel 8A has a smart design with a matte rear texture.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Musk’s plan for Tesla robotaxis is to use only cameras as a cost-saving measure, an approach most autonomous vehicle experts consider unwise.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Employees at Uber are already taking autonomous trips in Atlanta.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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And yet all of this effort is carried across in an on-camera attitude that resembles Meghan’s on-camera wardrobe: Well-tailored and beige.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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The actor and all-around-visible person wore a completely see-through, barely beige Dilara Findikoglu dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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What happened to being committed to the impartial pursuit of justice, without regard to political affiliation or motivation and without fear or favor?—
Peter Arbeeny,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs argue that this directive undermines the FEC's bipartisan structure, established to ensure impartial enforcement of federal campaign finance laws.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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But Trump, in announcing the meeting, was noncommittal about any coming American security guarantees.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Weeks later, Rodgers flew from California to New Jersey to meet with the new leadership team after each was noncommittal about his status during the introductory press conference in late January.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The race is technically nonpartisan but has turned into a de facto partisan contest with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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The actual teachings of an ancient religious tradition are, of course, nonpartisan, but there’s an evident attempt on Amazon’s part to speak to customers otherwise overlooked by liberal, cosmopolitan Hollywood.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Unlike any other religious leader around the world, the leader of the world's one billion Catholics is also the leader of a sovereign nation.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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While pragmatism in foreign affairs is necessary, reducing the survival of a sovereign nation to a game of leverage risks trivializing the stakes at hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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