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
The ad ends with a total non sequitur: Trump hugging an elderly Black woman.
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, the call for an update of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act amounts to a big non sequitur in search of a fix.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, the call for an update of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act amounts to a big non sequitur in search of a fix.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequitur
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Goldberg’s remarks come just one day after Billboard confirmed that Underwood would take the stage at Trump’s fast-approaching presidential inauguration, a poignant move considering that the eight-time Grammy winner has refrained from sharing her political views throughout her career.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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In his remarks, Hegseth will acknowledge that his background differs from those of recent Defense Secretaries.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, there are a number of tools available that enable students and professors to pose questions digitally and receive immediate feedback.Lux Narayan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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The production team is currently awaiting detailed feedback regarding the CBFC’s concerns.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 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 report includes the observation that civil discourse is critical to colleges and universities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 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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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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Yet every season teams get caught on nights like this, their feet a little heavy, their reactions too slow against a roster energized by the power of opportunity.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Non sequitur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequitur. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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