as in safe
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
a noncontroversial proposal for increasing security at nuclear power plants
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Recent Examples of noncontroversial
The consent calendar typically includes noncontroversial items that are routine in nature which are all approved in a single vote.
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Beatles ’64 will come to Disney+ November 29, just in time for noncontroversial family viewing during the holidays.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
The House will vote on a series of noncontroversial health bills under suspension when lawmakers return Tuesday.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
The technology already exists, and at least one version is fast becoming noncontroversial.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2024
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Beatles ’64 will come to Disney+ November 29, just in time for noncontroversial family viewing during the holidays.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
The House will vote on a series of noncontroversial health bills under suspension when lawmakers return Tuesday.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
The technology already exists, and at least one version is fast becoming noncontroversial.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontroversial
Adjective
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One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Today his powerful stance may appear natural and uncontroversial.—
Alexander Soifer,
Scientific American,
2 May 2025
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Nee and Dimond’s story was sweet and innocent, its L.G.B.T.Q. allegory quiescent beneath an uncontroversial message of acceptance.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontroversial. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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