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
In recent weeks, anonymous letters have been mailed to party members with vague and conspiratorial language about the chair race — and while some appear neutral, others have attacked either Rodriguez-Kennedy or Ochoa.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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
Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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
Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
Adjective
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Clarkson has also been open about her daughter's independent personality.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stick with boring investments to avoid big mistakes from get-rich-quick schemes.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Real-World Robotics In the U.S., for example, heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is successfully using autonomous arms for welding and machining in its factories.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Major corporations are investing heavily into autonomous vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
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The six band members lined up across the stage in matching navy pants and white and beige baseball tees.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Standouts include a shawl-collar cardigan in sublime gradients of gray, a mustard sweater seemingly inspired by Gorse, the yellow flowered shrub commonly found in the Scottish border, as well as stoles in light beige and dark navy.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The vice president would have been better advised to stand for fair and impartial maps in the Hoosier State and beyond.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The debate over whether algorithms can ever be truly impartial has been simmering for years; what’s new is the urgency to move from philosophical musing to enforceable standards.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The White House, however, remains noncommittal despite calls from some lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham, to back tougher sanctions on Moscow.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Asked whether the department may adopt some of Boise’s initiatives, McWhorter was noncommittal.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
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New York, Los Angeles and Chicago have all seen a sustained decline in crime so far this year, according to a mid-year report from the independent nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress does not act, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported Friday.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Already on the hunt, Mubadala Energy (part of the UAE’s $330 billion sovereign wealth fund) has acquired a 24% stake in a venture being launched by the $6 billion assets private equity group Kimmeridge.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Paradoxically, Aramco is key to Saudi efforts to wean itself off oil: The company’s dividends power Riyadh’s $1.15 trillion sovereign wealth fund, which plays a growing role in the domestic economy, and future stock sales could accelerate that effort.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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