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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
The irony is that technologies themselves—simple rote tools—are largely neutral.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
There is no longer any neutral place to stand.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
With the silhouette serving as a modern take on gender neutral dressing, the low-top style is available in a range of colorways and materials, from a tan option to a metallic option.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
There is no longer any neutral place to stand.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
With the silhouette serving as a modern take on gender neutral dressing, the low-top style is available in a range of colorways and materials, from a tan option to a metallic option.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for neutral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Some skyscrapers are quite uniform and rather boring.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Writing that’s as boring as your dullest relative was likely written by a chatbot that can’t see, hear, taste, smell, touch — or feel.—
Karen Stabiner,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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His pursuit of the island, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has drawn a vocal, unified opposition from America's trade and military partners.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The two sides also agreed on a sweeping integration deal that was supposed to bring much of the autonomous region under government control.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This one combines the classic brown-and-beige monogram canvas with gold hardware.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ivory Lodge rooms, done in ebony and ivory, have African artifacts and views of the reserve and its animals from private terraces with plunge pools, while the cream and beige rooms at River Lodge have freestanding tubs as well as indoor and outdoor showers.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Questioning of potential jurors on Tuesday revolved around pretty standard issues — including jurors' ability to remain impartial, and whether jurors were unable to serve due to job or caretaker responsibilities.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In this context, impartial platforms for public-private dialogue, such as the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, convened under the theme ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’, are increasingly vital for navigating this new era, both in terms of opportunities and risks.—
Mirek Dusek,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Asked after the New England loss if the impending offseason changes could include changing out offensive coordinator Greg Roman, Harbaugh was notably noncommittal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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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The wall was oth‑ erwise featureless save for the subtle dishing of the rock, about as deep and positive as paper plates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sitting at the western tip of one of Abu Dhabi’s many coastal islands, Saadiyat Cultural District’s transformation from an expanse of featureless sand into the home of one of the world’s most ambitious cultural projects has taken almost two decades.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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