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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response
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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself
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Recent Examples of tepid
Rather, this is a soft launch for a Presidential run in 2028, like the mostly tepid memoirs published by myriad candidates in the past.
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The tepid game atmosphere was raised by many of the hundreds of Leafs faithful who responded to our ownership survey last month.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu gave a tepid endorsement, noting that both leaders agree that Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Snow White, now in its third weekend, placed No. 4 with $6.1 million domestically for a tepid global total of $168.4 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The tepid game atmosphere was raised by many of the hundreds of Leafs faithful who responded to our ownership survey last month.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu gave a tepid endorsement, noting that both leaders agree that Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Snow White, now in its third weekend, placed No. 4 with $6.1 million domestically for a tepid global total of $168.4 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
Adjective
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There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sunny yellow is a standout for vacation photos, but there are also neutral colorway options to keep your look classic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In warmer states, cicadas usually come out in late April or May.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other local clinics did not respond to interview requests, and neither did the clinics that signed the joint letter expressing lukewarm feelings about this year’s bill.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Apart from holding these essential talks with Beijing and Moscow, Trump should also address the effect his lukewarm support for U.S. allies in Europe and Asia is having on proliferation debates in those regions.—
Rose Gottemoeller,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Apr. 2025
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Games sometimes get competitive and heated, so a flimsy table is likely to break down or collapse.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Despite the heated back-and-forth, the trial date for the divorce proceedings is set for June.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But such pledges run the dual risk of unenthusiastic lawyers who collude with their opponents or the stifling of the fundamental freedom of lawyers to choose their causes.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood's renowned celebrity Morgan Freeman has come under fire from NASCAR fans for his unenthusiastic engine start command at the Pennzoil 400 last weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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