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as in neutral
showing little or no interest or enthusiasm
the proposed table tennis club met with only a tepid response
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as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree
make sure the water for the footbath is just tepid or you'll burn yourself
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Recent Examples of tepid
But the hype quickly faded amid tepid critics’ reviews, and Washington was soon passed over by the SAG and BAFTA awards.
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Some prominent writers — among them J.K. Rowling, Jeff VanderMeer, Maureen Johnson and Naomi Alderman — denounced Gaiman’s behavior and criticized the literary world’s tepid response to the allegations.
—Elisabeth Egan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
But around the league — and, even more important, in the trade market — the response to the best season of the two-time All-Star’s career feels tepid at best.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Schottenheimer's promotion has been met with some tepid reactions from fans and even some of the Cowboys' former star players.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Some prominent writers — among them J.K. Rowling, Jeff VanderMeer, Maureen Johnson and Naomi Alderman — denounced Gaiman’s behavior and criticized the literary world’s tepid response to the allegations.
—Elisabeth Egan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
But around the league — and, even more important, in the trade market — the response to the best season of the two-time All-Star’s career feels tepid at best.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Schottenheimer's promotion has been met with some tepid reactions from fans and even some of the Cowboys' former star players.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
Adjective
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Season 14 Erika is lighter, focusing on her personal growth and independence, and serving as a (mostly) neutral mediator between the warring forces of Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Best nude kitten heels Elegant, neutral nude heels go with pretty much every ensemble, from casual brunch ’fits to full-on gowns.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After months of anticipation, Meghan Markle’s Netflix series is finally here and receiving lukewarm reviews from several royal experts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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That 77% with strong feelings either way is far more than those who hold more lukewarm feelings.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Events that used to lead to days or weeks of heated discourse now fade into nothingness almost instantaneously; nothing matters enough to break the internet anymore.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The heated debates around diversity, equity and inclusion are drowning out something far more important: our children’s ability to learn about and appreciate different cultures.—
Britt Hogue,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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Recruiters are contending with a population that’s not just unenthusiastic but incapable.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The reaction by investors in China’s stock markets to the central bank’s move was unenthusiastic.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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