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as in independent
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
Sweden remained neutral during World War II, refusing to join either side in the conflict
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as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the hero is the novel's only fully fleshed person, all the others being rather neutral characters who are just there to advance the plot
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Recent Examples of neutral
The basic principles are simple: enlist layers, neutral, earthy tones, and build interest with varied textures.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Of the respondents who were neutral, 44 percent were Republican and 45.9 percent were Democrat.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The moody dining room contrasts the light, neutral kitchen, adding further dimension to the space.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
Most countries were of a mind to try to stay neutral between the two powers and maintain good relations with both Washington and Beijing.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Of the respondents who were neutral, 44 percent were Republican and 45.9 percent were Democrat.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The moody dining room contrasts the light, neutral kitchen, adding further dimension to the space.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
Most countries were of a mind to try to stay neutral between the two powers and maintain good relations with both Washington and Beijing.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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Canyon County Prosecutor Bryan Taylor, who left the agency last year, then tapped state police to open an independent investigation, which was closed in July after an outside prosecutor concluded Ingram didn’t violate state law.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tebas told The Athletic in 2023 that, ideally, a new independent body would be established, similar to the situation in the Premier League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Writing fiction no longer merely strikes him as boring.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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His side’s domination of territory and possession, against vastly inferior opponents, has been branded boring by some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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In 1992, the first free elections in Iraq’s history were held in the Kurdish autonomous zone.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The car-sized FLEX — which will be able to carry two astronauts or operate in autonomous mode — will touch down on the moon for the first time aboard a SpaceX Starship lander as soon as late 2026.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Grab it on sale in five finishes: walnut, white, gray, gray beige, and black.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2025
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In the bathrooms, Fournier drew inspiration from the lavatory tilework at the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris, replicating the pattern in green and beige marble for the primary bath and rich browns for the secondary.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
29 Jan. 2025
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Civil rights groups on Friday urged Trump to appoint an impartial leader to head the nation's largest statistical agency, while some fellow researchers said Santos' decision was a sad one for the future of the U.S. Census.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Relatively few Americans are confident that these agencies will act in a fair and impartial manner over the next four years, according to the poll.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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He's seemingly made efforts to soften some of his anti-vaccine views that have sparked concerns among public health experts, but some Republicans remain publicly noncommittal about his nomination.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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There is also speculation Wilson could ask for a trade after being noncommittal about wanting to remain with the club last month.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Wired reports that Rajpal has demonstrated an interest in libertarian politics, cryptocurrency, and right-wing publications, but has no obvious aptitude for the traditionally nonpartisan work done at NOAA.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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After spending at certain state agencies has risen under Gov. Wes Moore, nonpartisan reports raise questions about whether Marylanders are getting more value for their tax dollars.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2025
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Here are the risks and rewards, according to a strategist Share Donald Trump wants a sovereign wealth fund.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
8 Feb. 2025
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Her reign lasted for 70 years and 214 days – second only to France's King Louis XIV among European sovereign states, according to Sky History's website.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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