as in neutral
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the novelist has repeatedly used bland, noncommittal words that lack emotional resonance
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Recent Examples of noncommittal
While markets strongly expect two more cuts this year, and several Fed officials recently have endorsed that view, Powell was noncommittal.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump noncommittal about Obamacare subsidies Trump would not commit on Wednesday to supporting an extension of subsidies in the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire at the end of the year.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Warsofsky was noncommittal about whether Misa or Dickinson would play in the season opener when asked, per reports.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The Mastermind is about an art-school dropout who becomes a noncommittal carpenter, and then, in his 30s, decides to try out a life of crime by stealing some paintings from his local museum.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump noncommittal about Obamacare subsidies Trump would not commit on Wednesday to supporting an extension of subsidies in the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire at the end of the year.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Warsofsky was noncommittal about whether Misa or Dickinson would play in the season opener when asked, per reports.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The Mastermind is about an art-school dropout who becomes a noncommittal carpenter, and then, in his 30s, decides to try out a life of crime by stealing some paintings from his local museum.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
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Quince Italian Leather Horsebit Loafer The leather loafers come in three neutral colors, including black, tan, and white, and each features the same horsebit double-ring and gold bar on the front that’s so similar to the design of Gucci’s pair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Keep your back flat against the wall with your shoulders back and your head in a neutral position.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though the pacing and breadth of the episode ensure that things never get boring, not all the stories are equally compelling.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Klum doesn't want to let anyone down by choosing the boring or easy way out with a costume.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the Blackhawks’ nondescript 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night was a reminder that as far as the Blackhawks have come, there’s still so much farther to go.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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One day on tour — in a nondescript spot like Milwaukee — Halle Berry happened to be side-stage during soundcheck.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Kardashian wore the same beige heels while out promoting her new show in London, and paired them with a cream Dilara Findikoglu fall 2024 strapless corset top and matching miniskirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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All the while, Al Horford watched from the bench in a beige sweatsuit.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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But Braun was solid before tiring and working through injuries that affected him on the ball over the final month last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instead of a chance to flex their goalscoring muscles, United had to grit their teeth and see out a gruelling, tense, tiring second half.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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