as in safe
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
a noncontroversial proposal for increasing security at nuclear power plants
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Recent Examples of noncontroversial
The bill is largely noncontroversial.
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
While the use of AI use can be controversial for any job function, this study spends some time looking at fairly noncontroversial—and effective—uses.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One caution — don’t overuse consent calendars as a technique to avoid discussing matters that are not truly routine or noncontroversial, because that can quickly destroy a board’s credibility.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Likely noncontroversial add-ons could include funding for disaster relief.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
While the use of AI use can be controversial for any job function, this study spends some time looking at fairly noncontroversial—and effective—uses.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One caution — don’t overuse consent calendars as a technique to avoid discussing matters that are not truly routine or noncontroversial, because that can quickly destroy a board’s credibility.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Likely noncontroversial add-ons could include funding for disaster relief.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontroversial
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Synthetic fabrics like microfiber, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and performance fabrics are all safe for at-home treatment.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Haslam’s emphasis on NATO expansion as a precipitating cause of the war in Ukraine ought to be uncontroversial.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were on hand to give friendly, uncontroversial welcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontroversial. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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