nonantagonistic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonantagonistic
Adjective
  • Public sentiment seemingly reached a turning point in July as reports of famine and Israeli soldiers firing on food lines in Gaza drove even sympathetic Democrats to issue rebukes.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps, though, Kubrick's cold view of Jack and choice to diminish some of King's sympathetic nuances serve to heighten the terror; how much does knowing the complex motivations of a domestic abuser help their victims?
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
  • But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
Adjective
  • As temperatures drop and outdoor conditions become less hospitable, pests start looking for warmth within our homes.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Desperate, Sutton-Schulman called a friend who is a social worker in psychiatric hospitals.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • As with any good social-media bit, Silver later doubled down, fleshing out the concept in his newsletter, Silver Bulletin.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In July, a Santa Clara County jury ruled that Herchen had civil liability for the November 29, 2019 death of 36-year-old Alice Ku, who was last seen alive while the two were vacationing in the area of Hualien, Taiwan.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The rest of the walk passes in amiable chatter about nothing in particular.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • David Remnick, Pulitzer Prize winner and New Yorker editor since 1998, is the documentary’s amiable guide on what is a multi-tiered journey through the magazine’s past and present.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Enfield is a pleasant, unremarkable suburb of north London.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Nonantagonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonantagonistic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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