1
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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2
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
It was given a tug from a golf cart and pulled in neutral to a grassy lot where potential buyers could place a higher bid.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Sweden had been officially neutral during the war, though various figures in its government were sympathetic to Hitler and the Nazi regime.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
The latest survey in April and May found a neutral forecast.
—Tom Hudson, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Sweden had been officially neutral during the war, though various figures in its government were sympathetic to Hitler and the Nazi regime.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
The latest survey in April and May found a neutral forecast.
—Tom Hudson, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
Adjective
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Why are Hobbs, Gallego calling for an independent investigation?—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The film, which was an unsparing portrayal of the chaos in Gaza from the perspective of three young people, was later removed from iPlayer. How to Survive a Warzone was produced by Hoyo Films, an independent production company run by Emmy and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jamie Roberts.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The main reason Jacksonville is so boring, FinanceBuzz found, is that much of its population is thinly scattered across the city.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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GoPro has also dropped a white version and a forest green version if black is too boring for you.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Ukraine launched autonomous craft from catapults and snared Russian drones in fishing nets.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Ken Corcoran recalled seeing the new beige boat in August in the driveway across the street.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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Plus, pretty much everything about the design — the beige sole, white body, and red details — matches Witherspoon’s kicks.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Nearly seven in 10 Americans doubt that the Supreme Court is impartial when making decisions.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The co-defendants argued that keeping the trial in Nelson County would impede their rights to a fair and impartial trial because the publicity and news coverage the case has received could lead to a prejudiced jury pool.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Asked if Messi and other regular starters might sit out or play limited minutes against New England, which sits in 11th place in the East, Mascherano was noncommittal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Asked if Bregman will be back by the time the Tampa Bay Rays arrive for four games starting Thursday, Cora was noncommittal.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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For instance, since April, average tariffs on women’s and men’s clothing have been 32% and 25%, respectively, according to an analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Foundation.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Average premiums may rise 75% The average marketplace enrollee saved $705 in 2024 — a 44% reduction in premium costs — because of the enhanced tax credits, according to a November analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research and policy institute.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Stablecoins can deepen domestic capital markets, increase the utility of local currencies in global trade, and restore sovereign agency in an increasingly programmable financial world.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Among the seven cornerstone investors are Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, which is the investment trust’s second-largest shareholder after sponsor NTT.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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