Definition of noncontroversialnext

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Recent Examples of noncontroversial The Urban Limit Line has largely been considered a noncontroversial issue, having been adjusted six times over the past 36 years with little opposition. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 This is particularly true about public education, which used to be noncontroversial. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 But supporters of the bills — and the agency’s work — frame the legislation, which would largely affect port authorities across the state, as noncontroversial. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Leake often pulls consent agenda items for discussion, which are typically noncontroversial items that would otherwise get approved in a single, swift motion. — Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncontroversial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontroversial
Adjective
  • According to MoDOT, the full closure will allow construction to be completed quicker, safer and more cost-effectively than keeping lanes open.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, its 18-inch USB cable ensures a fast, stable connection while also being long enough to keep the HDD at a safe distance.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The item was on the consent agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, where uncontroversial matters are passed in a single vote.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Club Kid Director and star Jordan Firstman’s debut feature was a surprisingly uncontroversial crowd-pleaser at Cannes back in May, and the word of mouth out of Telluride was just as positive.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontroversial. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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