1
as in independent
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
Sweden remained neutral during World War II, refusing to join either side in the conflict
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as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the hero is the novel's only fully fleshed person, all the others being rather neutral characters who are just there to advance the plot
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Recent Examples of neutral
The Gators are relentless on both ends, and Maryland saw first-hand the challenge of playing a national title contender on a neutral floor.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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As the debut title for independent Chinese developer Pollard Studio, Karma: The Dark World is the latest in a long line of non-combat, slow-paced, first-person thriller games in the vein of Still Wakes the Deep.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Donald Trump can – for now – remove Democratic members from two federal labor boards, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday, handing the Republican president a victory in his efforts to bring independent federal agencies under his control.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Anything that isn’t someone bleeding out is boring to them, that kind of thing.—
Maria Fontoura,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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But here, it’s all viewed through a workplace-comedy format, which captures the kind of boring ordinariness of typical medical care while also getting at some of the big frustrations of understaffing.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump's ambitions aren't far-fetched, according to an international relations expert who told ABC News that there are some avenues in which the U.S. could realistically acquire the autonomous Danish territory.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Among the company’s strengths is the potential to actually benefit from the rise of autonomous vehicles, Cramer said, instead of losing out, as some investors have feared.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rounded saddle bag shape, beige leather exterior, matching strap, and flap closure with a buckle are all a lot like her bag.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Each piece also combines a complex palette of colors, like splashes of terra-cotta, forest green, and black on a neutral base of beige, taupe, or tan.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Check impartial sources such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ensure that the feedback given to your potential debt settlement company is legitimate.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Both roles involve significant fiduciary obligations, including managing property prudently, avoiding conflicts of interest, making impartial decisions among beneficiaries, and adhering to the terms and intentions of the governing legal documents.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Self was noncommittal about the idea of hiring a general manager.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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But both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday seemed noncommittal to the exact terms of the deal negotiated by former President Biden.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
6 Feb. 2025
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Most government jobs are nonpartisan Pyatt points out that all the government jobs she's held are nonpartisan.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Join 457 others in the comments View Comments The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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That agreement recognizes the Pacific archipelago as a sovereign nation that conducts its own foreign policy but gives the U.S. control over defense and security.—
Danica Kirka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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