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
In a follow-up study in June of this year, published in Sexuality & Culture, Langlais and his fellow research team sought to uncover the reasons as to why individuals seek these half-romantic, half-noncommittal kinds of dynamics.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When asked by the Associated Press if the Cheyenne project was part of this effort, Crusoe spokesperson Andrew Schmitt was noncommittal.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was noncommittal when asked if Trump would veto it.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
When asked by the Associated Press if the Cheyenne project was part of this effort, Crusoe spokesperson Andrew Schmitt was noncommittal.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
The cooling, noncommittal, lightly distressed sound of Swag is an answer of sorts.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was noncommittal when asked if Trump would veto it.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cleaning solution—Use a mild, pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Historically, tracking demand for electricity was a boring task marked by little to no change.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Uranus has already been demanding freedom in your day-to-day, pushing you to ditch boring structures.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Two decades later, and with audience affection for The Office as enduring as ever, Daniels has once again built an all-new mockumentary-style workplace comedy around an nondescript office, this time in the form of The Paper — a new Peacock series about a Midwestern newsroom fighting for survival.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today, there’s a cross painted high on the front of Partakers of Christ’s nondescript cinder-block facade.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Recreate her look with these beige tall boots that skim just below the knee.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The interchangeable bands are available in orange, blue, beige, green, and brown, while the buckle is available in Greige Sand, Night Black, and Brown Copper.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The routine can be tiring because both are raising young children.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Since travel can be tiring, Candow doubles his dose to 20 grams to counter jet lag from international trips.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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