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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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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
The living quarters showcase large panoramic windows and a neutral palette with a new orange-brown accent hue, creating a light, airy vibe throughout.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Martin looked at the judge with a neutral expression.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But the first half of the season will be neutral, which can produce plenty of storms.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The neutral brown shade and gold hardware of these Mary Jane flats give them an elevated look, but these shoes aren’t only a stylish choice—they’re also comfortable.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Martin looked at the judge with a neutral expression.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But the first half of the season will be neutral, which can produce plenty of storms.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The neutral brown shade and gold hardware of these Mary Jane flats give them an elevated look, but these shoes aren’t only a stylish choice—they’re also comfortable.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutral
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Investors had cheered the talks and the prospect of change at a fiercely independent company that had relied on decades-old relationships.—
Edwin Chan,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trevor Bauer, the former Cy Young Award winner and MLB All-Star, tossed a no-hitter for the independent Long Island Ducks in a 13-0 win over the Lancaster Stormers on Sunday afternoon at Penn Medicine Park in Pennsylvania.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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And given all of the drama leading into the event, pretty good marks and a relatively boring draft add up to a win.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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As an interactive greeter, Melody shows how smart AI can turn boring service kiosks into friendly, lifelike conversations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The investment comes during a time when demand for autonomous drones is at an all-time high.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The difference in the versions is that while the V1 requires the pilot to manually adjust the speed and altitude to lock onto a target, the V2 has autonomous targeting software to close in on a target that is approved by the pilot.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Dripping in neutral tones of gray, beige, and cream, the suites bring the outdoors inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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The two-tone frame design—available in beige-olive and sky-gray pairings—offers a contemporary look for a bathroom.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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But by state law, the board is not an impartial player.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys argued that allowing such visual displays of the victims in the courtroom could potentially challenge the court’s ability to choose an impartial jury for the trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Brown was noncommittal on the idea of changing the starting lineup.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Warsh’s answers were largely vague and noncommittal.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Resetting the cap at 90% would put the limit around $330,500, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Federal political committees spent more than $40 million on expenses labeled as security during the 2023-24 campaign cycle, according to an April report from the nonpartisan Public Service Alliance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 39th floor penthouse of SoftBank’s downtown Tokyo headquarters is not your usual featureless C-suite.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Objects that were invisible to Hubble are easily revealed to JWST; objects that appear blurry to Hubble appear sharp with JWST views; objects that appeared featureless to Hubble have many clear features visible within them as seen by JWST.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Neutral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutral. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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