as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
an impartial evaluation of the job applicant's qualifications that does not consider age, gender, or race
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as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge
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Recent Examples of impartial
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Relatively few Americans are confident that these agencies will act in a fair and impartial manner over the next four years, according to the poll.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Far from being an impartial steward of monetary policy, the Fed has routinely prioritized deficit spending and economic stimulus over sound money principles.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The complaint says those actions have caused Combs economic and reputational harm, as well as tainted his right to a fair trial with an impartial jury.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Civil rights groups on Friday urged Trump to appoint an impartial leader to head the nation's largest statistical agency, while some fellow researchers said Santos' decision was a sad one for the future of the U.S. Census.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Relatively few Americans are confident that these agencies will act in a fair and impartial manner over the next four years, according to the poll.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Far from being an impartial steward of monetary policy, the Fed has routinely prioritized deficit spending and economic stimulus over sound money principles.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The complaint says those actions have caused Combs economic and reputational harm, as well as tainted his right to a fair trial with an impartial jury.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impartial
Adjective
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This is still hardly equitable, but women have made some gains.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the book Boundaries & Protection, clean relations refers to relationships that have a fair, equitable, and open exchange.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The news of a major editorial shift comes amid growing concerns about media objectivity and the influence that billionaires and Trump may have on the information industry.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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All Senate Democrats and GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against Patel citing his lack of political objectivity.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Our foundational document, held and displayed in the National Archives building on the National Mall, insists that all men are created equal and rails against the tyranny of despots and kings.—
Elaine Weiss,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And in any peace talks, a mediator tries to create the impression of neutrality.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the book, Long Soldier adopted and then upended the affected neutrality official statements like treaties, executive orders, and resolutions.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Council Member Elizabeth Beck, whose district includes West 7th, questioned whether the city needed a more objective metric like the sound meters to enforce the vibration changes.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism offers a free questionnaire that provides people with an objective picture of their habits, participants receive help setting limits and identifying what drives their urge to drink.—
Kristen Mascia,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Impartial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impartial. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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