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tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly
A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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Recent Examples of nonjudgmental
Julie Albright, a psychotherapist and digital sociologist, told Fortune that users who develop emotional dependency on AI bots may also develop a reliance on constant, nonjudgmental affirmation and pseudo-connection.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Dhar Mann is known for producing shorts where people learn lessons about kindness and being nonjudgmental.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
—Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Elbow coaching allows brief, nonjudgmental and informal opportunities to foster these communications and relationships.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Dhar Mann is known for producing shorts where people learn lessons about kindness and being nonjudgmental.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Jane wisely believed that the best way to reach people was in a kind, nonjudgmental way, but beneath the pragmatism, there was a woman with strong convictions and even some controversial opinions.
—Lisa Wade, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Elbow coaching allows brief, nonjudgmental and informal opportunities to foster these communications and relationships.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
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The reboot received a California state tax incentive to shoot in Los Angeles, and Fox hosted an open casting call in February to attract new talent.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Urban Prep, meanwhile, is embroiled in a legal battle with CPS to keep its two high schools open in Bronzeville and Englewood amid mounting financial woes.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Credible, reliable and impartial evidence is the goal of legitimate science.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some impartial experts welcome the flexibility getting demonstrated during wartime.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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For sweltering Southern summers, choose heat- and drought-tolerant flowers.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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This plant is not tolerant of drought, so the soil must stay consistently moist.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Minibee Linen Shirt Dress Equal parts polished and easygoing, the Minibee Linen Shirt Dress is a commuter-friendly office staple that doubles as a travel must-have.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Much of the crowd at the Town Council meeting was critical of the city of San Diego and receptive to the La Jolla cityhood effort.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Two extensive bargaining sessions, held at the venue, have failed to reach agreements, leaving FIFA at risk of a strike, with the union’s co-president Kurt Petersen this week telling The Athletic that FIFA has not been receptive to his body’s concerns.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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The feature is set in British Columbia, largely in the span of a summer during the nineteen-nineties, in a calm residential suburb on the ruggedly alluring Vancouver Island.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Only 43 percent of respondents think the charges against Trump will be adjudicated fairly by a neutral judge and an unprejudiced jury.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2023
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Bheem’s courtship of the governor’s unprejudiced niece (a charming Oliva Morris), which provides some comic relief, not that anything in the film is really meant to be taken seriously.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2022
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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonjudgmental. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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