as in remark
a statement that is not connected in a logical or clear way to anything said before it
We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.
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Recent Examples of non sequitur
Live action and cartoons are intercut with joyously non sequitur song breaks, and each episode features a guest star like Snoop Dogg or Tony Hale.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Aspects of that plan take on the air of mantras or non sequiturs, lines that G and B are rehearsing in order to convince others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
In an appendix, Durang gives instructions on how to root his farcical non sequiturs in genuine emotion.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The album also exults in musical zingers, non sequiturs and startling off-grid eruptions.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Aspects of that plan take on the air of mantras or non sequiturs, lines that G and B are rehearsing in order to convince others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
In an appendix, Durang gives instructions on how to root his farcical non sequiturs in genuine emotion.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The album also exults in musical zingers, non sequiturs and startling off-grid eruptions.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for non sequitur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequitur
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Musk has directed some of his transphobic remarks against his own daughter, who is transgender.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Democrats kicked things off with roaring cheers as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Slotkin’s nieces and nephews made remarks on a stage under screens displaying live election results.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The city council in May voted to put together an ad hoc committee to come up with ideas to improve Saratoga’s commercial scene, and the group has been meeting with residents and community members since then to solicit feedback and brainstorm ideas.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here’s to the week ahead, and don’t hesitate to reach out with comments, questions, feedback, joy, or your idea for tariff of the week!Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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There was no public comment on this rezoning, and the planning commissioners unanimously approved it.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Hill has contacted the Department of Homeland Security and the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment.Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Through reading, sure — but also through the observation of events.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Driving the news: The Registrar of Voters is instead hosting a central count at its Kearny Mesa headquarters, with an observation gallery to see ballots being delivered from vote centers and added to the count.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Read more about the reaction among current and former Justice Department officials.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hilariously, Bynum had his head in his iPhone after the game, basking in the reaction to his latest viral moment on social media.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Non sequitur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequitur. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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