as in neutral
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the novelist has repeatedly used bland, noncommittal words that lack emotional resonance
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Recent Examples of noncommittal
The team could see more changes as Garrett Wilson has been noncommittal about his future with the team.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Johnson was noncommittal about allowing 72 hours for review during the closed-door conference meeting, a source in the room told The Hill.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The humble hero of rain and noncommittal temps has been upgraded for fall and is looking more exciting than ever.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Ariel is noncommittal but hopeful as to the E-Nomad's production chances.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Johnson was noncommittal about allowing 72 hours for review during the closed-door conference meeting, a source in the room told The Hill.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The humble hero of rain and noncommittal temps has been upgraded for fall and is looking more exciting than ever.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Ariel is noncommittal but hopeful as to the E-Nomad's production chances.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for noncommittal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
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If the home cannot be accessed, individuals may meet the inspector in a neutral location.Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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This ensures that the wood is neutral and has little impact on the maturing spirit.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The nondescript restaurant at 408 E. 63rd St. opened as the pandemic hit, then temporarily closed as the city shuttered and (most) people were filled with trepidation.Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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This métier has been defined, in part, by Scott’s physical appearance, which straddles the line between hunky and nondescript—medium height, slightly hangdog eyes, thick chestnut hair that juts like a cockatiel’s crest.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bathrooms feature the cool tones of white, beige, and mocha marble with creamy matte white stand alone tubs ready for staff to fill with bubbles at the guest’s request.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The matching pants come in elegant black, statement-making neon pink, neutral taupe beige, and more colors.Nneya Richards, Parents, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adams may have thought Pierce owed him something for vouching for him, but Pierce was tiring of the pouting and target requests.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those two references, of course to the surprise endings of Citizen Kane and The Sixth Sense (sorry if that just ruined them for you), were meant as a jaded eye roll to a tiring complaint.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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