fair-mind·ed
ˈfer-ˌmīn-dəd 
: marked by impartiality and honesty : just, unprejudiced
fair-mindedness
noun
plural -es
: the quality or state of being fair-minded
his resolute refusal to retaliate, his restraint and fair-mindedness won out—
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Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Even without a law degree, such a conclusion should resonate with most fair-minded Americans.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
General Daily Insight for April 28, 2026 This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Her personality was so engaging, made everyone feel seen, heard, cared for, compassionate, fair-minded.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
No police necessity can explain their excessive use of force, which has shocked and disgusted fair-minded people across the political spectrum.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Why doesn’t Austin have a fair-minded mechanism to pay for repairs when law enforcement causes thousands of dollars in damage to the home of law-abiding citizens?
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American Statesman, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Reasonable, fair-minded people can disagree about the organization’s campaign.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Even without a law degree, such a conclusion should resonate with most fair-minded Americans.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
General Daily Insight for April 28, 2026 This morning invites steadier, fair-minded choices.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Her personality was so engaging, made everyone feel seen, heard, cared for, compassionate, fair-minded.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
No police necessity can explain their excessive use of force, which has shocked and disgusted fair-minded people across the political spectrum.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Why doesn’t Austin have a fair-minded mechanism to pay for repairs when law enforcement causes thousands of dollars in damage to the home of law-abiding citizens?
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American Statesman, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Fair-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-minded. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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