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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
Create the Washing Solution Fill a sink or plastic tub with tepid or lukewarm water.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
John Glenn Columbus International Airport once again received a lukewarm rating from fliers, according to J.D. Power's annual ranking of midsize airports.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Molly Higgins The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy
Goodbye lukewarm beverages.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
John Glenn Columbus International Airport once again received a lukewarm rating from fliers, according to J.D. Power's annual ranking of midsize airports.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Molly Higgins The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy
Goodbye lukewarm beverages.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lukewarm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lukewarm
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The cold-weather accessory instantly elevates outfits while keeping your hands warm and toasty.Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Available in six neutral shades, the set includes a pullover top with a relaxed collar and wide-leg pants with an adjustable draw strip.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Before your appointment, try on your favorite lipstick colors in different neutral shades of rose, coral, and brown tones to see what meshes best with your skin tone.Kate Foster, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The law has been in effect since December 2021, but the Biden administration has been tepid in its enforcement of the law.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite these sets of production trims and ongoing conflict threatening the hydrocarbon-rich Middle Eastern region, global oil prices have remained subdued for the better part of this year, under pressure from a tepid demand outlook.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Christine's TikTok video has sparked a heated debate in its comments section, with some users saying $48 is too steep for a secondhand sweater regardless of its brand.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guests can enjoy live music, heated igloo rentals, family crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift market at Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House.Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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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 17 Dec. 2024.
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