NONTOXIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

nontoxic

adjective

Definition of nontoxic

as in nonpoisonous

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Recent Examples of nontoxic Furniture should be durable for heavy play, finished with nontoxic materials for the taste-everything phase of toddlerhood, and ideally versatile enough to stick around for more than a few years. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 Sustainable cooking and cleaning products, more natural, nontoxic children’s toys, and clothing with less plastic and heavy metals are all hot topics. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 They’re made faster and with a nontoxic concrete mixture and can be custom-shaped for the ecosystems where they’re installed. — Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 They're made faster and with a nontoxic concrete mixture and can be custom shaped for the ecosystems where they're installed. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nontoxic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontoxic

Adjective

Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.

— Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.

— David Shultz, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019

Definition of nonpoisonous

Adjective

Nuts are portable, nutritious, and versatile—they’re the perfect choice for a quick snack or a healthy topping.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026
Keep Portions in Mind Even nutritious carbohydrates can raise blood sugar when portions are large.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of nutritious

Adjective

Pistachios are unlikely to resolve sleep issues on their own, especially when the root cause isn’t nutritional.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwagandha for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of nutritional

Adjective

Made with highly nourishing ingredients, this sunscreen works overtime to hydrate the skin while protecting it from the sun.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
The formula uses ingredients that boost blood flow to the lips—creating that signature tingly sensation—to enhance volume, while nourishing oils and vitamin E keep lips smooth and hydrated.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026

Definition of nourishing

Adjective

Attempting to de-escalate the scare, Rospotrebnadzor declared the regional sanitary situation stable after secondary testing showed no traces of dangerous pathogens linked to Shipilova’s research.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanitary

Adjective

The report quoted Shipilova's neighbors as saying a team of disinfection experts did several cleanups of her apartment, leaving a strong antiseptic smell.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Broad-spectrum antiseptic rinses do not distinguish between the useful bacteria and the problematic ones.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of antiseptic

Adjective

People can donate clean costumes and pick a new one, reducing waste and the resources and emissions required to make new ones.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026