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
Likely noncontroversial add-ons could include funding for disaster relief.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The consent calendar typically includes noncontroversial items that are routine in nature which are all approved in a single vote.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Beatles ’64 will come to Disney+ November 29, just in time for noncontroversial family viewing during the holidays.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
The House will vote on a series of noncontroversial health bills under suspension when lawmakers return Tuesday.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The consent calendar typically includes noncontroversial items that are routine in nature which are all approved in a single vote.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Beatles ’64 will come to Disney+ November 29, just in time for noncontroversial family viewing during the holidays.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
The House will vote on a series of noncontroversial health bills under suspension when lawmakers return Tuesday.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontroversial
Adjective
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Ultimately, given what had gone before, this was an uncontroversial squad.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontroversial. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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