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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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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His on-screen style was smooth and, ironically, given the way his BBC career has ended, uncontroversial, preferring to let his pundits sound off on the game’s big issues.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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This board applauds such sensible decision-making, which should be completely uncontroversial.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontroversial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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