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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Recent Examples of noncommittal
Republican leaders in Congress have so far been noncommittal about the idea of holding formal votes to authorize an action.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The official was noncommittal about whether the administration would continue to negotiate over arrests without judicial warrants.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Japan, Italy, and Australia declined to send ships to the strait, while South Korea remained noncommittal.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Pratt is an unrestricted free agent, and Colts general manager Chris Ballard was noncommittal about multiyear captain Franklin remaining on the team, despite still having two more years on his deal.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The official was noncommittal about whether the administration would continue to negotiate over arrests without judicial warrants.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Japan, Italy, and Australia declined to send ships to the strait, while South Korea remained noncommittal.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Pratt is an unrestricted free agent, and Colts general manager Chris Ballard was noncommittal about multiyear captain Franklin remaining on the team, despite still having two more years on his deal.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
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Fewer qubits, faster future The researchers tackled this problem using neutral atom systems, where atoms act as qubits and are arranged using laser beams known as optical tweezers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with matching black or nude heels for a neutral color scheme, or use your shoes to make a statement with a pop of color in a spring wedding guest look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Simply, Florida’s Pro Day was as boring as ever.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Given a list, the sorts of things Americans are comfortable with AI doing tend to be impersonal or even boring tasks, as well as those that less directly impact them, like proofreading or searching online.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s because giant hogweed is a member of the carrot family, and its nondescript leaves and white flowers resemble Queen Anne’s lace.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Behind a nondescript set of gates in Clerkenwell, the studio and home of Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard has always operated a bit like a word-of-mouth secret among the creative set.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dressed in beige prison outfits and separated from each other by their lawyers, Maduro and his wife wore headsets to hear the translation of the proceedings into Spanish and appeared to be listening intently as the arguments were presented.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Turrets rose above the desert palette, the sandy beige surroundings starkly contrasted by pops of royal blue and deep teal on rooftops and trims.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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When swallowing becomes difficult, eating can feel tiring or uncomfortable.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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And adopting the mantle of cultural curmudgeon can get tiring.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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