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
Rubio was noncommittal, but said again that Iran's threats about controlling the Strait of Hormuz in perpetuity needed to be addressed.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Thune was previously noncommittal about using the process, given the complexity of ushering it across the floor, but Senate Republicans floated the option to Trump earlier this week to win his support for DHS funding.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Democrats in the lower chamber could also move on another war powers resolution soon, but House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was noncommittal on a timeline Tuesday.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Republican leaders in Congress have so far been noncommittal about the idea of holding formal votes to authorize an action.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Thune was previously noncommittal about using the process, given the complexity of ushering it across the floor, but Senate Republicans floated the option to Trump earlier this week to win his support for DHS funding.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Democrats in the lower chamber could also move on another war powers resolution soon, but House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was noncommittal on a timeline Tuesday.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Republican leaders in Congress have so far been noncommittal about the idea of holding formal votes to authorize an action.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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While Drescher used the Pink Passion shade, there are five other colors to pick from, including a timeless bright red and subtle neutral hue.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Plus, every piece in the set is easy to assemble, and its neutral hues can work with any space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pickled onions add a bright acidity, and everything gets tossed in barbecue sauce for a sweet and savory salad that’s anything but boring.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pastas and Grains Similar to powdered laundry detergent, pastas and grains have packaging that's dull, boring, and bulky.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Looking unsure and a bit lost, VIPs from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami straggle into the dim underground garage of a nondescript Little Havana strip mall on a recent Saturday morning.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The diminutive scale of Giacometti’s proposal—a nondescript bust atop a small square base—puzzled his colleagues.—
Ara H. Merjian,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bento box has a beige lid, which looks like wood.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sprawled across the plaza was a beige carpet lined with black velvet ropes.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Flimsy nozzles crack and leak, and heavy-duty nozzles get tiring to hold when your garden calls for more watering time than your hands can handle.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Swift herself talked about how tiring the tour was and what her plans for the future were last October on BBC Radio 1 with Greg James.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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