as in remark
a statement that is not connected in a logical or clear way to anything said before it
We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.
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Recent Examples of non sequitur
Hoover haters love to roast her for everything about this paragraph: the idea of parents mocking their kid’s genitalia, the simplistic sentence structure, the non sequitur of the joke.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Yet, just as often, these exchanges go off the rails with non sequiturs, silence or, most painfully, faux pas.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024
Live action and cartoons are intercut with joyously non sequitur song breaks, and each episode features a guest star like Snoop Dogg or Tony Hale.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Aspects of that plan take on the air of mantras or non sequiturs, lines that G and B are rehearsing in order to convince others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
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Constance Grady, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Yet, just as often, these exchanges go off the rails with non sequiturs, silence or, most painfully, faux pas.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024
Live action and cartoons are intercut with joyously non sequitur song breaks, and each episode features a guest star like Snoop Dogg or Tony Hale.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Aspects of that plan take on the air of mantras or non sequiturs, lines that G and B are rehearsing in order to convince others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for non sequitur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequitur
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Although Trump’s imminent return as commander in chief has raised fear in Ukraine of a U.S. push for ceasefire talks that require territorial or other painful concessions, Zelensky has remained optimistic in public remarks.Colin Meyn, The Hill, 31 Dec. 2024
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That could strengthen enforcement and cut down on abuses, if Trump actually follows through on his supportive remarks.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tester feedback: Take taking your time lathering this formula to get the best results (and to enjoy its minty-fresh scent).Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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This meant that the traditional process of trial and error — with the keyframe animators coming up with the individual character performances, then the director giving feedback and the animators going back to the drawing board — would take too long.Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center and Mr. Trump’s White House transition team did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amid the fires, employers and employees walk a fine line between work and safety 2 hours ago Trump’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The desert's arid climate and high altitude ensure clear skies for over 300 nights a year, with minimal light pollution, allowing the best possible conditions for the observation of the cosmos from the ground.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The report includes the observation that civil discourse is critical to colleges and universities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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To make these reactions happen, fusion energy infrastructure will need to endure these extreme conditions.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Non sequitur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequitur. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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