How to Use neutral in a Sentence
- He put the car in neutral.
- The two countries were neutrals while their neighbors were at war.
- Their sister remained a neutral in the dispute.
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When in doubt, stick with neutrals.
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Isis Briones,
Martha Stewart,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ground it with soft neutrals like brown and gray.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The rest of her look picked up the boot’s mixed neutrals.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Metallics are such a great neutral to dress up just about any look.
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Alexis Bennett,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2022
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Lopez tends to stick to neutrals like dusty rose, beige, and caramel.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2023
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep your core engaged to keep your spine neutral.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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Mocha nails are winter neutrals at their finest.
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Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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That is not just a neutrals’ debate.
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Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Who says neutrals can't make a statement?
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Long coats, high boots, lots of neutrals, and small handbags.
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2023
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But, you options don’t stop at neutrals.
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Zebra print is the new neutral.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
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Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Throughout are warm neutrals and earth tones, airy pinks, and bright whites.
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Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2023
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Just like warm neutrals, rich chocolate brown makes pink feel quite grown-up.
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Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2025
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In fact, many designers make a strong case that blue is the new neutral.
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Cyndy Aldred,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2021
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The key is to treat pink almost like a neutral that can be paired with anything.
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Todd Plummer,
WSJ,
24 Mar. 2022
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Shop it in wearable neutrals, ranging from black to brown and navy.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Knits that range from quiet neutrals to high-contrast brights.
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Jessica Madavo Delphine Danhier,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2023
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Choose from autumnal hues like wine red and army green, or a slate of neutrals.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Choose from neutrals like white, gray, and tan, or opt for more vivid solids like mint green and lavender.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
Peoplemag,
7 Mar. 2024
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That means the red and green need to get packed away, while the softer neutrals can remain.
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Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Think burnt oranges, deep yellows, rich browns, and creamy neutrals.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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If a neutral is more your speed, then my pick is this white pair with caramelly brown details.
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Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Choose instead dark, muted tones, or warm neutrals.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
- The duel will be held on neutral ground.
- She tries to be a fair and neutral journalist.
- The battle took place in neutral waters.
- The report was written in neutral language.
- He remained neutral while his brothers argued.
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The space no longer feels neutral.
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Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is no longer any neutral place to stand.
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Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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His arms were crossed, face neutral.
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Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Score one in neutral teak or white ahead of spring.
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Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who knew a touch of chrome over neutral shades could look this chic?
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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As far as neutral walls go, white is an unsung hero.
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Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Grab them in a neutral tan color for spring.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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There is no neutral ground in this moment.
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Peter D'abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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This neutral color works for all skin tones.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Choose from neutral, easy-to-style shades like black, navy blue, and dark gray.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Keep your back flat, core engaged, and neck neutral.
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Jenessa Connor,
Health,
5 June 2026
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In this sense, waiting is not neutral.
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Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Keep your back neutral and core engaged.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Keep your back neutral and core engaged.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
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At least attempt to be neutral.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Paint them a color of your choice, or leave them plain to achieve a neutral look.
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Emily Vanschmus,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Nov. 2023
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Burnt orange has a zing that many earth tones do not, even if used as a neutral.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2023
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The neutral tones are compelling, too.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bring your microwave back to neutral.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
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With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.
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Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH is best for abelias.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gold chrome accents over a neutral dip base glow in the summer sun.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Citi also raised its rating on shares to buy from neutral.
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Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a disease like Alzheimer’s, time is not neutral.
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Liz Helms,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lemon designs pop on top of a neutral accent nail.
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Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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