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tending not to judge other people harshly or unfairly
A good friend is nonjudgmental.
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Recent Examples of nonjudgmental
These assistants act as always-available, nonjudgmental companions, helping with onboarding, detecting stress or bullying, and connecting individuals to counselors, thereby fostering a more inclusive, safer school environment.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
DiGregorio credits an early start with teaching his daughter how to be less nonjudgmental and more flexible.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024
But in a key way, this gentle, nonjudgmental lark is timely too.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Create a safe, nonjudgmental space where both of you can share openly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
DiGregorio credits an early start with teaching his daughter how to be less nonjudgmental and more flexible.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024
But in a key way, this gentle, nonjudgmental lark is timely too.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Create a safe, nonjudgmental space where both of you can share openly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonjudgmental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonjudgmental
Adjective
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While the couple has shared an abundance of joyous moments over the course of their 16 years together, in recent years Emma has been open about their family's journey in navigating Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia that has since progressed into frontotemporal dementia.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Supporting Arm was no longer an afterthought — it was given the same priority as x86 in the Linux and open source communities.—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Maine’s governor never believed her state would receive an impartial investigation.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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For instance, if a somewhat dry season is predicted, the farmer can choose to plant more drought tolerant varieties or hybrids.—
Steven Savage,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some have been bred to be more tolerant of cold or heat, or will take more or less time to reach maturity.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With only 10 ingredients, this lathering wash stands out for its fragrance-free status—a rarity among Dove’s famously easygoing lineup.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Mar. 2025
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The appeal makes sense: The color is easygoing and relaxing, and slipcovers can easily be bleached if (really, when) stains occur.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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But there was one important reason why the city council of San Pedro might have been receptive to the idea of a prophylaxis fair.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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And catchers often are receptive to extensions, knowing the open market rarely is kind to players at their position.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These projections estimate how many points a team would score and allow in a game against an average opponent on a neutral court.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The stain-resistant rug features abstract, geometric patterns and varying shades of beige for a neutral, polished look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Once water has been introduced, provide the dog with treats and praise while bathing them, and remain calm and confident.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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For example, research at the Ivey Business School reveals that temperance (being calm, composed, patient, prudent, and self-controlled) is one of the weakest character dimensions for many people.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Only 43 percent of respondents think the charges against Trump will be adjudicated fairly by a neutral judge and an unprejudiced jury.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2023
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Bheem’s courtship of the governor’s unprejudiced niece (a charming Oliva Morris), which provides some comic relief, not that anything in the film is really meant to be taken seriously.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2022
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“Nonjudgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonjudgmental. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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