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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
In some cases, the philtrum is so long that the red of the lip has folded under, completely concealing the top teeth when the mouth is neutral or even when smiling.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Bathed in neutral tones, the interior spaces are calm and unfussy—complete with furniture that feels chosen for comfort, not display.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Place one on a nightstand, side table, or credenza and balance it with simpler furniture or neutral tones.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Because Auschwitz teaches us that silence is never neutral.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Bathed in neutral tones, the interior spaces are calm and unfussy—complete with furniture that feels chosen for comfort, not display.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Place one on a nightstand, side table, or credenza and balance it with simpler furniture or neutral tones.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Because Auschwitz teaches us that silence is never neutral.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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Compute, sensors, steering, braking, and charging systems are all integrated into a unified autonomy stack rather than operating as independent subsystems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Camera Cinemas — the independent outfit led by Jack NyBlom, Jim Zuur and Dennis Skaggs — came in, renovated and added four auditoriums and reopened in July 2002 with a combo of first-run blockbusters and independent movies.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shopping on a budget doesn't have to be boring.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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For the boring old textbook reason of shifting interest rate differentials.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fully autonomous evaluations, the system completes extended locomotion and manipulation behaviors without teleoperation or resets.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Slow, Careful Path Fully autonomous driving remains the most complex and sensitive application of AI in cars.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bessette-Kennedy appears composed and restrained, dressed in a black sweater paired with a beige Prada skirt, brown patent leather Prada boots, and her black Spazzolato Prada bag.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota officials have demanded the administration cooperate with state and local investigators in the probe of the two killings, but the White House has refused, leading Democrats to warn the administration is unlikely to conduct a fair and impartial investigation.—
Jordan Erb,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gurulé said statements like that erode the public’s confidence that investigations are impartial.—
Claudia Lauer,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several of America’s main European partners have declined or been noncommittal, including Britain, France and Germany.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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When asked Sunday night if Roman is the right coach to be calling plays moving forward, Harbaugh was noncommittal.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Those races would remain nonpartisan.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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As the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has noted, in 1970 California home prices were about 30% above the national average.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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At a time when many classify Tesla’s austere and featureless interiors as luxurious, Volvo is trying to inject a different perspective into the market—one that relies not merely on leather, but also intricate textiles central to its Scandinavian heritage, including wool.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Dee’s day the site was featureless marshland.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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