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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
Some fans were baffled by the decision to give an almost comically elaborate treatment to an album that garnered a tepid response upon its initial release, contributing to its reputation as a minor entry in the Lennon canon.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
While Kamala Harris made history, Vivek Ramaswamy became a household name, and Usha Vance debuted to a tepid national audience, many everyday South Asian Americans were experiencing something altogether different.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
The predictably tepid response to their plans in Ukraine and the West also fits into narratives of Western intransigence, a key Russian talking point, as if the West that (allegedly) caused the war in the first place is prolonging and exploiting it to weaken Russia.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Trump’s support among LGBT female voters was even more tepid, at 8%.
—Patrick J. Egan, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
While Kamala Harris made history, Vivek Ramaswamy became a household name, and Usha Vance debuted to a tepid national audience, many everyday South Asian Americans were experiencing something altogether different.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
The predictably tepid response to their plans in Ukraine and the West also fits into narratives of Western intransigence, a key Russian talking point, as if the West that (allegedly) caused the war in the first place is prolonging and exploiting it to weaken Russia.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Trump’s support among LGBT female voters was even more tepid, at 8%.
—Patrick J. Egan, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tepid
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However, the pattern is expected to be short-lived, with conditions transitioning back to neutral by February.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag More than 20,400 shoppers have given the best-selling Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, which comes in 20 vibrant and neutral colors, a five-star stamp of approval — and for good reason.Averi Baudler, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Anderson shelters, which were constructed in house’s gardens and backyards, were so cold and damp that some opted to stay inside in their warm beds during air raids.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Molly Higgins The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy Goodbye lukewarm beverages.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
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Members of Parliament, who are roughly equivalent to U.S. Representatives, voted 330 to 275 in favor of the legislation on Friday after four hours of heated debate.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The heated outdoor pool and three whirlpools have panoramic views of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and are open all year long.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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The audience's energy did not match that of the Spitz's younger fanbase, and the two young girls who attempted crowd surfing were met with folks unenthusiastic about keeping them in the air.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Higher borrowing costs and demand slowed by inflation led to an unenthusiastic future guidance.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Tepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tepid. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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