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
But investors turned on the stock after management was noncommittal about discussing 2025 figures and analysts lowered their estimates, causing the stock to suffer its worst weekly performance since 2020.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
Tobias definitely wants children; Almut is noncommittal.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Frank remained noncommittal about whether Leonard would be ready.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
This seemed a noncommittal way of forcing him to explain.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
Tobias definitely wants children; Almut is noncommittal.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Frank remained noncommittal about whether Leonard would be ready.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
This seemed a noncommittal way of forcing him to explain.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for noncommittal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
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Use neutral, factual language to ensure the message remains honest and unbiased.Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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But to play to that dichotomy is a tightrope walk: lean too far one way and Indy becomes boring, either as too normal or a superhero.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eggnog Eggnog is a hard sell because most people have only had the bad kind, those boring and occasionally gross cartons that line the dairy section of the supermarket every December.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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In his third season at age 24, Purdy has morphed from a nondescript afterthought draft choice to an unquestioned leader.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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For a start, there is Emily (the tirelessly comic Amy Di Bartolomeo), who is the keeper of the flame of all things Miranda as assistant numero uno, and is frankly horrified at Andy’s nondescript clothes and unspeakable hair.Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The egg chair is available in four colors—beige, brown, light gray, and dark gray—each with a 6-inch-thick seat cushion, plus back and side cushions for coziness all around.Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Add the sleek profile sneakers to your footwear lineup to emulate their street style looks in any of the on-sale colors and patterns, including iceberg green, beige, or checkerboard peach.Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Popular Nail Polish Colors For Every Month 01 of 08 Short Nails Long nails have undeniably been the most popular nail length for the past five years—or perhaps more—however people seem to be tiring of the upkeep of long nails, no matter if natural or faux.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Parenting can be tiring but any mom or dad will tell you there are moments of magic sprinkled through every bit of the day-to-day grind.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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