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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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Additionally, qualitative feedback from employee surveys and focus groups can uncover insights about workplace culture and areas for improvement.Rhett Power, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Tester feedback: When testing this cream blush, Allure associate editor Annie Blay said its versatility is unmatched.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Whatever the true motivation behind Salah’s comments, there remains hope that the 32-year-old will extend his stay at Liverpool.Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Kim Kardashian got jeered at the Tom Brady Roast hosted by Kevin Hart – his first major sighting since Katt caught him slipping, Jennifer Lopez gets cooked in the TIktok comments and had to cancel shows from lack of interest.Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The final easily visible such occultation of until 2036, The Virtual Telescope Project will host an online observation from 17:15-18:30 UTC (12:15-1:30 p.m. EST).Jamie Carter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Here are three observations from Saturday’s 81-66 victory over UMES.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Dec. 2024
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Davis was delighted by the reaction as people shared their laughter and joy at the video.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The market reaction to this week’s Fed meeting is a sign of things to come.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Non sequitur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequitur. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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