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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
But that effort is hampered by years of computing underinvestment, a tepid venture capital environment, and a late start in building domestic AI models, Bloomberg reported.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
But development activity looked tepid last year, with North Miami Beach posting a rare negative number for the value of homes and buildings constructed in 2025.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Having lost their last five international matches, failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and changed coaches less than two months ago, Ghana enters the World Cup with tepid expectations.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The government on May 28 downgraded its initial estimate for economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, in large part due to more tepid consumer spending than was initially believed.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
But development activity looked tepid last year, with North Miami Beach posting a rare negative number for the value of homes and buildings constructed in 2025.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Having lost their last five international matches, failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and changed coaches less than two months ago, Ghana enters the World Cup with tepid expectations.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The government on May 28 downgraded its initial estimate for economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, in large part due to more tepid consumer spending than was initially believed.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
Adjective
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While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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With a color palette featuring hues of Sun-Drenched Pink, Sandy Beige, Black and White, Alo said the Summer Atelier line was created for ease of wear, seasonal neutral colors and fabric selections for a summer escape.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Colleagues teased her about the lukewarm beverage.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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But even as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats’ campaign arm extend a lukewarm embrace, there remains a greater reluctance among some to champion Platner in the way Republicans quickly did for Paxton after months of vehemently opposing him.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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There's a heated outdoor pool and hot tub at the base of the mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Drafts, poor insulation and air leaks can undermine even the most efficient furnace, allowing heated air to escape and forcing the system to work harder.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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And those problems are magnified in the slack middle section of this 160-minute film, as the hunters make discoveries of their own in the forest, unnecessary subplots and aliens multiply, and there are some halfhearted attempts at giving them a thin backstory.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Through all these threads, The Audacity throws itself headlong at some of tech’s biggest hot-button topics, including privacy, AI and, in an oddly halfhearted subplot involving JoAnne’s son, Everett Bliunck’s Orson, the manosphere, with an eye as cold as its characters.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some previous supporters remain unenthusiastic about another run for president.—
Juhi Doshi,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Ultimately the question is whether Hardy, Glasser and Butterworth can patch things up especially since Hardy was already unenthusiastic about returning for Season 3 due to his conflict with Butterworth.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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