as in neutral
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the novelist has repeatedly used bland, noncommittal words that lack emotional resonance
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Recent Examples of noncommittal
Trump was noncommittal Whether the U.S. would get involved had been unclear in recent days.
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Advertisement Though stereotypes about bisexuals being indecisive or noncommittal still persist today, there is also a movement to embrace these qualities as part of the identity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 12 June 2025
Refusing to come out against the line or simply remaining noncommittal is the same as supporting the line’s construction.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Mendoza was noncommittal when asked if Montas, who is ahead of Manaea, would need another rehab outing after his next one.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Advertisement Though stereotypes about bisexuals being indecisive or noncommittal still persist today, there is also a movement to embrace these qualities as part of the identity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 12 June 2025
Refusing to come out against the line or simply remaining noncommittal is the same as supporting the line’s construction.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Mendoza was noncommittal when asked if Montas, who is ahead of Manaea, would need another rehab outing after his next one.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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Stella Jean’s striped shirts in a beautiful blue and white have always caught my eye, especially paired with eye-catching skirts, proving a striped shirt is not only a staple but also a neutral!—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The camera bag is available in Toasted Hazelnut Multi (neutral tones), Black Multi, Squash Blossom Multi, Terracotta Tile Multi (pink and orange), and Sage Bundle Multi.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Hunter: The Reckoning puts players in the role of regular people who know monsters are real and can’t go back to their old, boring lives.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Take away the road courses or boring ovals and race more street courses.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't be fooled by the building's nondescript exterior—the tiny displays of classic photos and stories inside, combined with the affordable €5 ticket for retrospectives and programs with filmmaker participation, won me over immediately.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The other part of the bar closest to the front door contains quarters and pennies in a nondescript way.—
Jason Dill
July 10,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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On the one end, minimalist-verging-on-monastic versions of adult rooms, where everything is beige and unattractive toys are not allowed.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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Brown and beige might pair well with gray carpet that has warm undertones, but for a gray carpet with cool, blue undertones, consider a dusty denim blue or a deep navy instead.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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For starters, the daily office routine was more tiring than what I was accustomed to back in Israel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
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So 22 years ago, when her mother was pregnant with her older sister, the couple made a long and tiring trek across the border to the US.—
Jennifer Hauser,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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