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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
I left the bowl of soup sitting on the counter too long, and now it's lukewarm
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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the dentist's lecture on the merits of flossing got only a lukewarm response
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Recent Examples of lukewarm
Quantinuum debuted on the Nasdaq Thursday to a lukewarm reception , closing flat on the day.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Ferrari, whose shares tumbled after the recent lukewarm Luce launch, had better pay attention.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Star Fox Assault and its on-foot combat sections saw a lukewarm reception.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
To test for colorfastness, dilute 1 teaspoon of laundry detergent in 1 cup of lukewarm water, then submerge a small area of the garment in the solution.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Ferrari, whose shares tumbled after the recent lukewarm Luce launch, had better pay attention.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Star Fox Assault and its on-foot combat sections saw a lukewarm reception.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
To test for colorfastness, dilute 1 teaspoon of laundry detergent in 1 cup of lukewarm water, then submerge a small area of the garment in the solution.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The service The service is maybe a touch more reverential than other Four Seasons outposts, but interactions are warm and friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Rothschild & Co Redburn upgrades Lyft to buy from neutral The firm says shares are compelling at current levels.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Patrick Clancy Go Fund Me There were some heated moments in the hearing, as lawyers sparred over whether Lindsay Clancy's parents and sister should be allowed in the courtroom before they're called to testify.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Sunni Arab states that once hoped Iran would emerge weakened from the war issued tepid support for an agreement that could ultimately leave the fate of their oil exports at the whims of an emboldened adversary.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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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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In a game that Switzerland dominated for the majority of the time, only some halfhearted chants by the Swiss superfans in the second deck cut through.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 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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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lukewarm. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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