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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
She was seen at a hotel wearing bright white sneakers to complement her light pink Chanel look, and at the photo call itself showcased a neutral open-toe heeled sandal.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Next door, The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth—the town’s original luxury resort—has a cozy, intimate vibe with a candlelit entry, guest rooms in neutral colors that mimic the natural landscape, and Whitebark Restaurant, with warm-toned textured wood accents and soft leather seating.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Both homes feature a neutral color palette with light wooden accents and extensive glass windows overlooking the ocean.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
If you’re set on some sort of neutral grey, Hull also suggests looking for grays with beige tones to add more depth.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Next door, The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth—the town’s original luxury resort—has a cozy, intimate vibe with a candlelit entry, guest rooms in neutral colors that mimic the natural landscape, and Whitebark Restaurant, with warm-toned textured wood accents and soft leather seating.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Both homes feature a neutral color palette with light wooden accents and extensive glass windows overlooking the ocean.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
If you’re set on some sort of neutral grey, Hull also suggests looking for grays with beige tones to add more depth.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
Adjective
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The following year, the City Council called for an independent commission to advise on overhauling the city’s criminal-justice system; it was chaired by Jonathan Lippman, a former chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, and Richards became a member.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Luckily these pests can be controlled with a natural spray of spinosad found in Bonide, Fertilome and Southern Ag brands of insecticides usually offered for caterpillar control at independent garden centers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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An exhausting, preachy, frankly, boring and outdated version of his former self.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Let’s be honest here, and no disrespect to venerable family board games, but Monopoly is kind of boring.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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In a May 7 round of elections for local council seats in England and seats in the semi-autonomous legislatures of Wales and Scotland, Starmer's Labour Party lost big.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The United Kingdom is sending autonomous mine-hunting equipment and anti-drone systems to the Strait of Hormuz, the British Ministry of Defence said.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Eyes were softly defined with brown shadow worked into the lash roots, while lids were set in beige tones and slight shimmer using the Nude Dress palette.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Chkhikvishvili, who wore thick-rimmed black glasses and a beige jail jumpsuit, wept and leaned back as Reich laid out his argument.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Soon, Dartmouth College will confer an honorary doctorate on Greg Lukianoff, the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, an outspoken and ideologically impartial defender of free speech and academic freedom.—
Robert P. George,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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Credited to John Stuart Mill, utilitarian ethics makes impartial decisions based on which act would produce the least harmful consequences, benefiting the greater number of people, or serving the greatest overall good.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Ravens decision-makers have repeatedly backed young kicker Tyler Loop, and Minter was noncommittal earlier this offseason when asked if the Ravens would bring in competition for Loop.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Brown was noncommittal on the idea of changing the starting lineup.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some have questioned whether the Biennale really is a nonpartisan exhibition, pointing to the show’s history of making political statements, including in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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The latest analyses from the nonpartisan Inside Elections and from Sabato’s Crystal Ball, from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, shows some uncertainty.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Its gibbous disk appears small and featureless.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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The 39th floor penthouse of SoftBank’s downtown Tokyo headquarters is not your usual featureless C-suite.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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