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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
As ever, be kind, warm, and nonjudgmental.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
The camera’s eye is sympathetic, nonjudgmental toward Israa and her family.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
Keep questions open-ended and nonjudgmental.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2026
The hospital improved its screening in recent years to make the questions sound nonjudgmental, but not everyone will disclose substance use struggles even then, and parents may not know if other family members are using opioids, Bourque said.
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Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
The camera’s eye is sympathetic, nonjudgmental toward Israa and her family.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
Keep questions open-ended and nonjudgmental.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2026
The hospital improved its screening in recent years to make the questions sound nonjudgmental, but not everyone will disclose substance use struggles even then, and parents may not know if other family members are using opioids, Bourque said.
—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
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The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.
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Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
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Police officers are encouraged to use their judgment and, when appropriate, provide motorists with warnings as part of the Department’s commitment to fair, impartial and community-oriented policing.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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Dozens of new heat-tolerant hybrids have been developed that perform best with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
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Invest in adaptation that saves lives at a fraction of the cost, from sea walls to drought-tolerant crops to early warning systems.
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Nearby Suttons Bay has an easygoing feel, with a walkable downtown and scenic parks.
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Hostas are beloved perennials prized for their lush, eye-catching foliage and easygoing nature.
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Consumers, meanwhile, appear increasingly receptive to exactly this kind of physical immersion, particularly as digital fatigue intensifies.
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The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been largely receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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And perhaps most importantly, hempcrete can be carbon neutral or even carbon negative, depending on its composition.
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Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
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One of the most consistent findings in stress physiology is that movement can be the fastest route to a calmer nervous system.
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This riveting two-part docuseries preceded the fictional take seen in The Girl From Plainville, taking an unprejudiced and empathetic approach when exploring the complex case, presenting all the facts without vilifying one individual.
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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.
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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonjudgmental. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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