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
Matt McNeill Love and George Rawlings, old friends, co-founded Thursday in London in 2021, starting with a singles’ matching app that worked only on Thursdays—noncommittal Londoners’ night of choice for first dates.
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Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
Glenn was noncommittal about Rodgers ‘ status during his introductory press conference on Jan. 27.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Ford, with the poultry federation, was noncommittal when he was asked whether his group would be in favor of a buyout of farmers who are growing birds in floodplains.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
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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Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2025
Glenn was noncommittal about Rodgers ‘ status during his introductory press conference on Jan. 27.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
Ford, with the poultry federation, was noncommittal when he was asked whether his group would be in favor of a buyout of farmers who are growing birds in floodplains.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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Its notably neutral Tokyo style is a particular favorite among the Vogue Shopping team.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Plus, there’s a beige and ivory shade for anyone who wants a more neutral base.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The whole thing also looks pretty—budget and midrange phones tend to be super boring, but the Pixel 8A has a smart design with a matte rear texture.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Buck is a loquacious, glad-handing oaf who has a boring way with a witty story, and is marked for death.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Burberry’s Front Row Beauty at the Burberry show was stripped—little-to-no makeup, straight back cornrows, and nondescript manicures on models, including Naomi Campbell.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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This time, his neon green shirt and leather jacket called back to a quite nondescript look Dylan rocked at a 2018 appearance in Singapore.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Get a bean bag in beige, black or green from Amazon.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The collection is strung together by a color motif featuring warm, earthy tones, including white, beige and brown.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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This Atlético Madrid side is going from strength to strength and is showing little sign of tiring even as the pressure heats up.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The first few years of being a parent can be among the most tiring as moms and dads try and often fail to get infants into a regular routine of unbroken sleep at night.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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