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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
Taupe and neutral tones woven through a brunette base create soft dimension and depth.
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The policy expands upon a school’s role in delegating speech rules, requiring them to act in a neutral manner with students.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Union leaders contend the raises are not any larger than the actuary for the city’s pension system has predicted for the affected fiscal years, arguably giving the raises a neutral impact on the city’s $3 billion pension debt.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
How to beat the heat Maintaining a neutral body temperature during the summer months prevents ailments like heat stroke and exhaustion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
The policy expands upon a school’s role in delegating speech rules, requiring them to act in a neutral manner with students.
—Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Union leaders contend the raises are not any larger than the actuary for the city’s pension system has predicted for the affected fiscal years, arguably giving the raises a neutral impact on the city’s $3 billion pension debt.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
How to beat the heat Maintaining a neutral body temperature during the summer months prevents ailments like heat stroke and exhaustion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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Seven filed as nonpartisan and no one filed as a Democrat, independent or left the line blank.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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The robot is designed for 24/7 operation, with autonomous charging and hot-swappable dual batteries minimizing downtime.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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In the federal filing, Waymo says the autonomous vehicle may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones because the software may fail to recognize the zone or may prioritize avoiding other freeway hazards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Investigators also shared photos of three unidentified men who are believed to be at the club at the time of the shooting, as well as the vehicle they are believed to have been driving, described as a beige Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with black rims and aftermarket exhaust.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.—
Paul Ridden
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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That raised questions about the task of sitting an impartial jury.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Think of this cut as the noncommittal version of full fringe.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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In a departure from the novel, the noncommittal ladies’ man also develops a fling with Percy’s childhood friend — and married woman — Delilah (Abigail Cowen).—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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School board races are nonpartisan, but objectors argue the restriction applies because many candidates used circulators who also gathered signatures for candidates in the March Democratic primary.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that the 5% tax would generate tens of billions of dollars in the first few years, but that income tax revenues could subsequently decline by hundreds of millions of dollars annually.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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So is the moment early in the film when Mary mournfully looks on as her long-ago home faces demolition to make room for a big, featureless residential complex.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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