as in remarks
a statement that is not connected in a logical or clear way to anything said before it
We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for non sequiturs
Noun
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Contractors applying for permits, awaiting feedback, and scheduling follow-up will see lessened waits and lag time in completing projects.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025 -
The Hawaii settlement set concrete benchmarks and included provisions for continued feedback on state policies by the youth plaintiffs.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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After new observations, 2024 YR4 is thought to have a diameter of about 98–213 feet (30–65 meters).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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There are many other sectors that are considered end-users for space weather observations, forecasts, research, and even modeling for future events that could have devastating effects.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newsweek has reached out to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's press team and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's communications director via email on Sunday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dean Mark Reynolds, chief of staff George David, and assistant director of the office of communications Holly Selby for comment.—
Tate Miller | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Non sequiturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequiturs. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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