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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
Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Instead, Jenner's brows were back to their natural shade and the 27-year-old seemed to be rocking another jelly gloss manicure; a semi-sheer neutral nail trend recently favored by Jenner and bestie Hailey Bieber.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 May 2025
Knowing a warmer-than-normal Atlantic typically provides a more conducive environment for hurricane formation and intensification, paired with ENSO returning to a neutral state in the coming months, signs are pointing toward another above-average season.
—Maureen McCann, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.
—Health, 14 May 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
Instead, Jenner's brows were back to their natural shade and the 27-year-old seemed to be rocking another jelly gloss manicure; a semi-sheer neutral nail trend recently favored by Jenner and bestie Hailey Bieber.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 May 2025
Knowing a warmer-than-normal Atlantic typically provides a more conducive environment for hurricane formation and intensification, paired with ENSO returning to a neutral state in the coming months, signs are pointing toward another above-average season.
—Maureen McCann, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2025
Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.
—Health, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
Adjective
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Trump and his team take an expansive view of the president’s powers, which has been met with resistance from federal judges, congressional Democrats, and independent agencies such as the GAO.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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The decision was apparently made without the usual input from independent outside advisers.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Belief that your institution is exempt from the hard, functional and often boring parts of the job leads to a slow decline.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Organizations that foster a culture of self-compassion can empower their employees to better navigate stress, maintain their well-being, and - perhaps boring but no less important - adhere to safety protocols.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Latinum, the second-place winner, provides payment middleware enabling Model Context Protocol builders to monetize their services, allowing AI agents to manage budgets and make autonomous payments.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Baku, for its part, now positioned itself as a more autonomous actor, capable of engaging with Russia, Turkey, and the West on its own terms.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Available in 21 colors—including versatile neutrals like black and beige and bright options like coral and burgundy—there’s a pair for every style and mood.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Shop it in three easy-to-style neutrals: black, beige, and khaki.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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India blamed Pakistan for backing the attackers, while Islamabad denied involvement and called for an impartial international investigation.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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They were asked to fill out questionnaires gauging their familiarity with the case and ability to be fair and impartial.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Roseman was noncommittal when asked about what position Campbell will play.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Subsequently, the activities association took a more noncommittal stance.—
Ann Schimke,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Framing judges as enemies of democracy or as obstacles to the people’s will departs sharply from the traditional view – held across political lines – that the judiciary is an essential, nonpartisan part of the American constitutional system.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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Those changes, however, are expected to cause 7.6 million Americans to lose their health insurance over the next 10 years, according to initial estimates by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune Is the Vatican considered a sovereign nation?—
Russ Bynum,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Documents distributed by Qatari foreign agents working for Venable, for instance, talk up what Qatar views as the positive effects of investments made by its sovereign wealth fund while downplaying the Gulf nation’s links to terrorist organizations.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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