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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
The non sequiturs, or seeming non sequiturs (like Carol moonlighting as a baseball umpire despite having little knowledge of baseball) abound.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Brown kept getting sidetracked with tangents and non sequiturs, on topics both momentous and random.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
These sequences can be beguilingly attractive, but their inclusions are complete non sequiturs — blink-and-you’ll-miss-it digressions toward a more engaging film.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Tracy’s dialogue, though absent the staccato non sequiturs of the director’s earlier work, has a bracing nastiness; every visual flourish and every menacing thrum of the score, by Jerskin Fendrix, escalates the intensity of Stone and Plemons’s bravura showdown.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 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
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Brown kept getting sidetracked with tangents and non sequiturs, on topics both momentous and random.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
These sequences can be beguilingly attractive, but their inclusions are complete non sequiturs — blink-and-you’ll-miss-it digressions toward a more engaging film.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Tracy’s dialogue, though absent the staccato non sequiturs of the director’s earlier work, has a bracing nastiness; every visual flourish and every menacing thrum of the score, by Jerskin Fendrix, escalates the intensity of Stone and Plemons’s bravura showdown.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 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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Tailfeathers, a Canadian actress and filmmaker, a week ago returned her movie award trophy from the Toronto film critics following the alleged censorship of her video acceptance speech, which included remarks in support of Palestine.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The actor's ecent remarks about ballet and opera have come under fire.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The strikes and comments suggest the kingdom hasn't been successful in its efforts to intensify diplomatic outreach to Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a news conference earlier this week, Yormark said the league was receiving feedback about the court from players and coaches, adding that referees had complimented it.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Active Transportation Commission will provide feedback on four ongoing projects related to Fruitridge Road, one of Sacramento’s most dangerous thoroughfares; Arden Way and Auburn Boulevard; Stockton Boulevard, including bus routes along the roadway; and bike lanes on T Street.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take the time in spring to make some measurements and observations that will aid your garden come summer.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anthropogenic material, the observations show, has become woven into deep-sea ecosystems even in environments that might seem entirely beyond the reach of human activity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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All of the same defendants except Batten were convicted of conspiracy to use and carry an explosive, the use and carry of an explosive, and providing material support to terrorists, including property, services, training, communications equipment, weapons, explosives, manpower, and transportation.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The luncheon began with welcome remarks from THR editor-in-Chief Maer Roshan, followed by Brett Fahlgren, vp brand marketing and communications for the luxury jeweler.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Non sequiturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequiturs. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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