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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 the past month, Samsung’s premium devices, including the Z Fold 7, were mentioned over 50,000 times on social media, and 83% of those mentions were positive or neutral, according to data from Sprout Social, a social media analytics company.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
If red isn’t your color, the brand also offers this fall essential in plaid patterns with a wide variety of colors, like neutral beige, orange, blue, green, navy, black and white, purple, turquoise, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Original price: $490 For truly luxurious curtains, these Allison cotton blend curtains are a unique, neutral option that will fit into any room.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The mild, slightly molten heart of each bite of polenta is just the neutral, cooling foil the outer shells need, bringing balance and a bit of a reprieve from the wonderful intensity that surrounds them.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
If red isn’t your color, the brand also offers this fall essential in plaid patterns with a wide variety of colors, like neutral beige, orange, blue, green, navy, black and white, purple, turquoise, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Original price: $490 For truly luxurious curtains, these Allison cotton blend curtains are a unique, neutral option that will fit into any room.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The mild, slightly molten heart of each bite of polenta is just the neutral, cooling foil the outer shells need, bringing balance and a bit of a reprieve from the wonderful intensity that surrounds them.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
Adjective
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But the Newsom administration has tried to discredit that estimate since the independent auditor published the report last week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This gives us the opportunity to chart our own path forward, create distinct brand identities, and establish an independent news organization following the spin.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 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
Adjective
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This shift won’t be driven by keywords or static landing pages, but by AI agents: autonomous, context-aware systems that adapt in real time to a shopper’s intent.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bestseller led a $20 million Series B1 funding round for autonomous sewing technology firm SoftWear Automation, joining existing investors including CTW Venture Partners, SRI Capital and MacDonald Ventures.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
15 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
Adjective
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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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Traditional invasions involve occupying territory, displacing sovereign authority, and establishing administrative control.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Europeans rightly worry an expanding Russia that is indifferent to sovereign borders is a threat to post-Cold War norms.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 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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