How to Use gender-neutral in a Sentence

gender-neutral

adjective
  • Many nature names are used for all genders and can be gender-neutral.
    — Amy Morin, Parents, 3 June 2024
  • The grip is smaller, and the pole length is not as tall as gender-neutral designs.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Consider these gender-neutral last names that can work for both boys and girls.
    — Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
  • And just like that, a grass-roots, gender-neutral masterpiece was born.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Since that won't happen, the group suggests gender-neutral names.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023
  • But even before the new Target line, the brand had a gender-neutral ethos.
    — Travers Johnson, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023
  • This gender-neutral name felt chic and unique back in the millennial days.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The gender-neutral area doesn't have a door in the hallway, meaning the sinks are open to the public.
    — Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2026
  • What are some thoughtful ways to curate a gender-neutral nursery?
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
  • At its launch, the watch was met with success, due to female consumers who liked the gender-neutral style.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Hegseth wanted gender-neutral standards and a tougher test for frontline troops.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Plenty of gender-neutral scents with base notes of sandalwood and orchid made the cut too.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Some of the biggest names of the aughts are now popular gender-neutral options too.
    — Anna Earl, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
  • These gender-neutral names that start with J can work perfectly for any baby.
    — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Some of the biggest names of the aughts are now popular gender-neutral options, too.
    — Anna Earl, Parents, 1 June 2026
  • A lot of the time in runway shows, the outfits are skewed toward one gender rather than a gender-neutral brand.
    — Katie Arnold-Ratliff, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The charm depicting a gender-neutral bathroom sign that hangs from her pearl necklace.
    — Pam Kelley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Ahead, browse a massive list of whimsical names for boys and girls, as well as gender-neutral options.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Hinoki scent is gender-neutral and has lovely woodsy-slash-beachy notes.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This year is the award show's first time implementing gender-neutral acting awards.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Pick between five color options, like a gender-neutral teal, for kids from birth to 12 years old.
    — Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Josie, Jo, and Joey are all adorable, and the latter of the two can be gender-neutral choices.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The law also required schools to put free pads and tampons in women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
  • Those colors were gender-neutral for many years until like the 1940s.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 July 2023
  • Others welcomed the change and even questioned why the venue doesn't just have gender-neutral restrooms to begin with.
    — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 25 Apr. 2023
  • At its launch, the black ceramic watch was met with success, due to female consumers who liked the gender-neutral style.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
  • This marks the second year for gender-neutral acting categories by the critics’ group.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Students re-wrote the gender-neutral language on the signs, but the college erased the writing, the complaint said.
    — Steven Walker, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The white stripe, like the transgender pride flag, stands for agender or gender-neutral identities.
    — Claire Gillespie, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Is there a gender-neutral way to get the attention of somebody in the service industry?
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024

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