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
This is a love affair blossoming on the planet of non sequiturs, the kind of repartee moviegoers used to get with William Powell and Carole Lombard, or Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
The non sequitur sends Grace into arpeggios of laughter, but once Dylan is out of earshot, Grace discloses to me that she’s begun to regard Dylan as one of her own children.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Stuffing hundreds of punch lines, visual gags, and non sequiturs into less than 90 minutes, Airplane! boasts arguably the highest laughs-per-minute ratio in cinema history.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Economists were trafficking in non sequitur while at the same time glossing over the fact that work divided looms largest on prices.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
The non sequitur sends Grace into arpeggios of laughter, but once Dylan is out of earshot, Grace discloses to me that she’s begun to regard Dylan as one of her own children.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Stuffing hundreds of punch lines, visual gags, and non sequiturs into less than 90 minutes, Airplane! boasts arguably the highest laughs-per-minute ratio in cinema history.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Economists were trafficking in non sequitur while at the same time glossing over the fact that work divided looms largest on prices.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequitur
Noun
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Kanye West crossed the line with his latest controversial remarks about his industry peers, specifically JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s children.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The remarks came just two days a report on BBC Sport revealed former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had urged the sport’s commission to bring back the V10s.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gathering feedback after checkout provides insights into service quality, cleanliness and overall satisfaction.—
Nevila Dudaj,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Officials are gathering feedback from residents about how to address the impact of Interstates 670 and 35 carving through the Westside, which took out over 1,000 homes and about 120 acres in the historic neighborhood and hub for Kansas City’s Latino community.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The agency is accepting comments and intends to finalize the rule this year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Unwind back to standing, then perform the movement, rotating to the left.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Primes The McKay conjecture began with the observation of a strange coincidence.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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With vasomotor rhinitis, the body still has a strong reaction and symptoms, but the immune system is not triggered.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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While sharing memories of his experiences across his filmography, Fassbender recalls that his horse had a stimulating reaction to his presence.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Non sequitur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequitur. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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