as in neutral
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the novelist has repeatedly used bland, noncommittal words that lack emotional resonance
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Lamont made the offer to President Joe Biden, a close political ally, but Biden gave a noncommittal answer.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2024
And while the consensus on the Street is that September will mark the first cut, bringing the base rate down from a two-decade high, FOMC insiders are determinedly noncommittal.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2024
As for what life is like after the Olympics, Moore is noncommittal.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was noncommittal Wednesday whether Biden should be the party's nominee.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2024
And while the consensus on the Street is that September will mark the first cut, bringing the base rate down from a two-decade high, FOMC insiders are determinedly noncommittal.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2024
As for what life is like after the Olympics, Moore is noncommittal.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was noncommittal Wednesday whether Biden should be the party's nominee.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
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Meanwhile in Europe, its largest market, Adidas brought in 2.15 billion euros, up 18 percent in currency neutral terms.Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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Just as the internet, or a knife, or a dollar bill can be used for good or bad, crypto is also a neutral technology.Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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By Hannah Jackson November 5, 2024 All-black outfits don’t have to be boring.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brunk Auctions The nearly 237-year-old document was found in a nondescript squat metal filing cabinet at Hayes Farm, an 184-acre plantation in Edenton, North Carolina.Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Its main office is here on the third floor of a nondescript building on Møllergata street.Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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Combine chrome with soft colors such as beige for a minimalist look and with darker colors for a more pronounced appearance.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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She is dressed in loose fitting black trousers and beige top and wearing what appears to be flipflops.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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In between hugs and handshakes, Giorgio Canali said the company also held small events in its flagships around the world to celebrate, a schedule that has been tiring but worth the effort.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
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While the new role is certainly tiring, such parents often relish their time together with their new addition.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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