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
Does Trump actually expect Iran to believe that America is some neutral referee here?
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Listen to this article Russian luge athletes will be banned from competing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics even as individuals with neutral status, the sliding sport’s governing body decided Wednesday.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
The quiet yet luxurious hue spans room sizes and design styles, yet is subtle enough to serve as a neutral while adding a hint of color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
With Messi and his mates, Miami has sold out huge NFL stadiums and other neutral venues.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Listen to this article Russian luge athletes will be banned from competing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics even as individuals with neutral status, the sliding sport’s governing body decided Wednesday.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
The quiet yet luxurious hue spans room sizes and design styles, yet is subtle enough to serve as a neutral while adding a hint of color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
With Messi and his mates, Miami has sold out huge NFL stadiums and other neutral venues.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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According to the latest McKinsey American Opportunity Survey, 36% of the U.S. labor force identifies as independent workers today, up from 27% in 2016.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Democratic leaders have come under criticism from within, some for pushing the party too far left, and others for appearing too conciliatory toward Trump, and a number who have felt disillusioned with its agenda have left the party entirely to either identify as independent or as a Republican.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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This is worlds away from that boring deli chicken sandwich, while still being easy enough to whip up on the busiest of days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The contract’s scope of work includes the single bore tunnel, station entrances and exits, the excavation of underground stations and the procurement of a tunnel boring machine.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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New Shepard is an autonomous, fully reusable vehicle that consists of a first-stage booster and a crew capsule.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The unit has more than 50 corporate customers, including the autonomous vehicle company Aurora and Niantic, the creator of Pokemon Go that recently ditched the games business to pivot to enterprise AI.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Lane Bryant Pull-on Super-soft Chino Pants Available in beachy shades like beige, indigo blue (which is an extra 50 percent off and selling out fast), and olive, these comfy drawstring chinos are perfect for hot weather travel.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The packs have multiple color options, but my favorite includes pale pink, beige, and black.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved. 'PARIAH STATE' As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Trump was noncommittal Whether the U.S. would get involved had been unclear in recent days.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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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
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In response, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office issued estimates indicating that even a limited system could cost as much as $542 billion over the next 20 years.—
Time,
Time,
18 June 2025
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The White House previously lashed out at the CBO after its initial report on the bill, attacking an office traditionally seen as nonpartisan that provides budget analysis for lawmakers in both parties.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This reminds me that most of my conversations at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos were spent discussing countries’ needs for a disconnected, sovereign AI cloud.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The notes have also underperformed bonds issued by Italy, Spain and Portugal, once at the heart of the region’s sovereign debt crisis in 2011.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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