How to Use gender-neutral in a Sentence

gender-neutral

adjective
  • Josie, Jo, and Joey are all adorable, and the latter of the two can be gender-neutral choices.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Book of 1 Kings presents a gentle image of a gender-neutral God.
    Annie Selak, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The grip is smaller, and the pole length is not as tall as gender-neutral designs.
    Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • But even before the new Target line, the brand had a gender-neutral ethos.
    Travers Johnson, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The robe is gender-neutral and comes in two sizes: small/medium and large/extra-large.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Students re-wrote the gender-neutral language on the signs, but the college erased the writing, the complaint said.
    Steven Walker, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Still, the diminished bulk and a good amount of spandex made the gender-neutral Axiom feel snug in all the right places, namely the arch, heel, and calf.
    James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2023
  • And just like that, a grass-roots, gender-neutral masterpiece was born.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Those colors were gender-neutral for many years until like the 1940s.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 July 2023
  • Many nature names are used for all genders and can be gender-neutral.
    Amy Morin, Parents, 3 June 2024
  • Since that won't happen, the group suggests gender-neutral names.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023
  • Plenty of gender-neutral scents with base notes of sandalwood and orchid made the cut too.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Latinx is the gender-neutral term of Latino and Latina.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Pick between five color options, like a gender-neutral teal, for kids from birth to 12 years old.
    Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Others welcomed the change and even questioned why the venue doesn't just have gender-neutral restrooms to begin with.
    Ariana Garcia, Chron, 25 Apr. 2023
  • In the modern times, it’s become a gender-neutral name, with notable actor Aubrey Plaza sporting the moniker.
    Casey Clark, Parents, 24 Sep. 2024
  • In a press release, Nike claims the shoe and lifestyle apparel are all designed to be gender-neutral.
    oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The law also required schools to put free pads and tampons in women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms.
    Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
  • Is there a gender-neutral way to get the attention of somebody in the service industry?
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The charm depicting a gender-neutral bathroom sign that hangs from her pearl necklace.
    Pam Kelley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Tonys, alone among the major awards, are in the unique position of being able to use gender-neutral categories to solve two problems rather than just one.
    Vulture, 2 May 2023
  • What are some thoughtful ways to curate a gender-neutral nursery?
    Mackenzie Schmidt, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
  • The new rules are gender-neutral; all donors are asked the same questions, and no one is automatically banned.
    Kay Lazar, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The chic Nina necklace features mixed-size pearls and is gender-neutral for a versatile piece.
    Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The white stripe, like the transgender pride flag, stands for agender or gender-neutral identities.
    Claire Gillespie, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
  • This marks the second year for gender-neutral acting categories by the critics’ group.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Dec. 2023
  • This year is the award show's first time implementing gender-neutral acting awards.
    Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Jordan is a unique, gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin.
    Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 25 July 2024
  • Fran While sometimes short for Francesca or Francisco, Fran is gender-neutral.
    Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 29 May 2024
  • In 2005, a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that girls with gender-neutral names were more likely to engage in higher levels of math and science education.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024

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