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
Cleverbot veers from sounding like a winsome waif to coming across as a drunk, smart-alecky fifteen-year-old who talks in non sequiturs.
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Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequiturs
Noun
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Affleck, who wore a face mask while delivering her remarks, then shifted her focus to COVID-19 and long-term health concerns.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Landau said during opening remarks at a panel discussing asylum and migration reform alongside representatives from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Panama and Liberia.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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While the 49ers maintain that Saleh’s comments were meant to be purely complimentary, Coen and the Jaguars didn’t perceive it as such, which is why Coen came in guns blazing after Sunday’s win.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Although Fullkrug didn’t get fined over the episode, Potter was not pleased with the comments, which further cemented his view of a player who is one of West Ham’s highest earners.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, early reviews have consistently brought up the film's humor and wit, and that feedback has also made its way to the cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing consultation feedback, SEAC is expected to adopt its final opinion by the end of 2026.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even possible citizen science observations of the species are lacking, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Shifting sunlight could reshape these patterns as the northern hemisphere moves into autumn, so JWST observations are high on the researchers' wish list.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, the ability to operate robotic explorers and harvesting/processing machines at solar system distances by combining quantum communications with AI-level on-site intelligence will enable us to go anywhere, in physical or electronic form.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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An argument could be made that the amount of change has resulted in communications issues among the defense.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Non sequiturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequiturs. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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