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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
For stubborn stains, soak the linen in cool or lukewarm water with a small amount of oxygen bleach for up to a few hours.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 May 2025
But the suddenly lukewarm Rockies, who seemed primed to erase the 2024 Sox from the record books, entered Wednesday’s game against Washington with a three-game win streak and a 7-7 record in their last 14 games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Meta has been pouring billions of dollars into AI in recent years, but Zuckerberg has been frustrated with the company’s progress, particularly as the latest version of its flagship Llama AI models received a lukewarm response.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Apply the mask, leave it on for 15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm water.4
6.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 May 2025
But the suddenly lukewarm Rockies, who seemed primed to erase the 2024 Sox from the record books, entered Wednesday’s game against Washington with a three-game win streak and a 7-7 record in their last 14 games.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Meta has been pouring billions of dollars into AI in recent years, but Zuckerberg has been frustrated with the company’s progress, particularly as the latest version of its flagship Llama AI models received a lukewarm response.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Apply the mask, leave it on for 15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm water.4
6.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Albeit simple, the guesthouse offers a hearty breakfast within a whimsical breakfast room featuring ample gluten-free options and warm staff eager to offer up tips and local recommendations to make the most of your stay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Goldman Sachs started Circle with a neutral rating but acknowledged the stablecoin issuer is a special company with big opportunities ahead.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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In the days since his victory, Mamdani has faced attacks from Republicans and conservatives for his faith as a Muslim, been falsely labeled a communist, and received a tepid welcome from many mainstream Democrats.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Real-time payments have been around since 2017 thanks to The Clearing House starting the RTP network that year, but only some banks have adopted the new tool, and those that have signed up have had tepid uptake in the marketplace.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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President Trump deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines in the city days after the operation began amid heated protests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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And because no Hamptons home is complete without a few luxe extras, the digs are outfitted with a heated pool, sauna, tennis court, gym, and a boat mooring.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Even an unenthusiastic attempt at mediation proved remarkably effective.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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As for the federal proposal before the Senate, the remittance industry is unenthusiastic, and several trade associations have issued letters and statements asking lawmakers to remove it.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.
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