objectively
adverb
ob·jec·tive·ly
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: in an objective rather than subjective or biased way : with a basis in observable facts rather than feelings or opinions
The author does not attempt to seek scapegoats but rather artfully and objectively articulates one of the ills in America's cities and communities, an ill which has inevitably resulted in the racial polarization of our country.—
Lois Mark Stalvey
Lois Mark StalveyThey are tasked with the responsibility to vet all alternatives and objectively present their findings to the public.—Robert F. Walsh
Robert F. WalshJustice Antonin Scalia explained in his opinion for a unanimous Court that past cases never held that an officer's motive invalidates objectively justifiable conduct under the Fourth Amendment.—Tracey Maclin
Tracey MaclinAny good politician learns not to go around predicting outcomes that are objectively unlikely …—Nicholas Lemann
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Not just because of the record-matching 10 musicals that are headed to Bass Concert Hall during the 2025-2026 season, but because so many of them are fresh and — objectively — worthy of attention.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But objectively, both the Boox Go 6 and the 2021 Paperwhite are still perfectly capable.
—Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
This is a rare but legitimate problem that requires an effective response, and where the record of self-regulation by the police (or any other profession) is objectively poor.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
Given the rapid expansion of sports betting, getting refereeing and judging consistently, objectively right will become ever more important for leagues to rebut any possible complaints of improper influence, Bloom said, while also doing anomaly detection.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But objectively, both the Boox Go 6 and the 2021 Paperwhite are still perfectly capable.
—Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
This is a rare but legitimate problem that requires an effective response, and where the record of self-regulation by the police (or any other profession) is objectively poor.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
Given the rapid expansion of sports betting, getting refereeing and judging consistently, objectively right will become ever more important for leagues to rebut any possible complaints of improper influence, Bloom said, while also doing anomaly detection.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Objectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/objectively. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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