Definition of noncontroversialnext

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Recent Examples of noncontroversial Leake often pulls consent agenda items for discussion, which are typically noncontroversial items that would otherwise get approved in a single, swift motion. Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2026 While many were noncontroversial pardons for low-level drug offenders, some drew strong criticism, including one for a man convicted of homicide in 2017 whose family later hosted a political fundraiser for the governor and another for a man convicted of raping a 9-year-old child. Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026 Thankfully, the solution is simple and should be noncontroversial — eat real food. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 Both passed the House by voice vote, a method typically reserved for passing noncontroversial legislation. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noncontroversial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontroversial
Adjective
  • Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.
    Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • City leaders say the buildings are safe and that data submitted to Florida regulators were miscategorized.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • But Makary enacted a lot of meaningful, uncontroversial reforms too.
    Avik Roy, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • At surface level, Quansah’s two-match ban is entirely uncontroversial.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 9 July 2026

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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontroversial. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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