as in remarks
a statement that is not connected in a logical or clear way to anything said before it
We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.
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Recent Examples of non sequiturs
Long before Neeson would inherit the detective badge and a full clip of non sequiturs, Paramount announced Ed Helms would be taking on the Drebin role in 2013 with writers behind the Night at the Museum movies providing a script to revitalize the Naked Gun franchise.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequiturs
Noun
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Roy Trinidad, a spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Philippines' West Philippine Sea office, dismissed the remarks.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The remarks came as senators of both major parties affirmed the importance of the political independence of the Fed during an hourslong confirmation hearing before the Senate committee on housing, banking and urban affairs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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There were similar comments about inspiration from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem last summer, and by Indian Neeraj Chopra in 2021.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gallardo's comments were a noteworthy shift.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since launch, Firaxis has been releasing patches and responding to player feedback about some of the divisive changes.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new explanation better fits prior observations, such as the evidence of mantle rock closer to the surface than expected.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show has captured the world’s imagination with its charming, funny, and relatable observations about everyday family life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Which is why Ethan Gibson, director of North American communications for RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest automotive luxury auction house by sales, said Cadillac’s historical longevity is part of what makes its vehicles so valuable today.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission communications chief Keith Stephens told reporters the son was able to pull the bear off and get his father to safety.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Non sequiturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequiturs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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