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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
When that appeal starts fizzling out like Bri and Harry’s lukewarm relationship, our engagement also begins to drag.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
His administration has since suggested a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, accepted by Ukraine, but receiving a lukewarm reception from Russia.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Hekker, who turned 35 in February, is coming off a lukewarm year in 2024, his third season with Charlotte’s NFL franchise.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
His administration has since suggested a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, accepted by Ukraine, but receiving a lukewarm reception from Russia.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Hekker, who turned 35 in February, is coming off a lukewarm year in 2024, his third season with Charlotte’s NFL franchise.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Nena Farrell The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy
These top picks are built to last, keeping your coffee (or tea) at the perfect temp and your mornings smooth—no leaks, no lukewarm lattes, no stress.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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These projections estimate how many points a team would score and allow in a game against an average opponent on a neutral court.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The stain-resistant rug features abstract, geometric patterns and varying shades of beige for a neutral, polished look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Recent tepid consumer spending numbers have raised the specter of lackluster economic growth and higher inflation.—
Saqib Iqbal Ahmed,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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After giving a quick and tepid hug to guest host Mikey Madison, Wallen conspicuously bolted from the front of the stage and walked past the camera.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged in a heated exchange, according to the New York Times.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jupiter's diameter is 11 times larger than Earth's, meaning this heated region is enormous.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
3 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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Recruiters are contending with a population that’s not just unenthusiastic but incapable.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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“Lukewarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lukewarm. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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