as in safe
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
uncontroversial legislation, such as designating the cranberry the official state fruit
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Recent Examples of uncontroversial
The health provisions in the bill are widely uncontroversial among Republicans.
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 12 May 2025
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
This board applauds such sensible decision-making, which should be completely uncontroversial.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The belief that recent immigrants commit more crimes than the general population is uncontroversial; the reasons for those disparities are not.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
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Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 12 May 2025
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
This board applauds such sensible decision-making, which should be completely uncontroversial.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The belief that recent immigrants commit more crimes than the general population is uncontroversial; the reasons for those disparities are not.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontroversial
Adjective
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The performance itself begins at 7:20 p.m., followed by an after-party at 9 p.m. Event organizers encourage rideshare for a safe and carefree experience, though free parking is available across the street from the venue at 6101 Highland Campus Dr. Building 3000.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As the heat in Michigan begins to climb, here are ways to keep yours pets cool: How can keep my dog safe in the heat?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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One caution — don’t overuse consent calendars as a technique to avoid discussing matters that are not truly routine or noncontroversial, because that can quickly destroy a board’s credibility.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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If such comments address items on which the board’s consensus is clear, such commentary unduly consumes valuable time instead of allowing the board to proceed to vote on those noncontroversial items.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Uncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontroversial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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