as in neutral
relating to or involving members of two political parties
a bipartisan effort The bill has bipartisan support.
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Recent Examples of bipartisan
In fact, a recent poll demonstrates enormous, bipartisan support for community solar, with 8 of every 10 Californians in favor of community energy.
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Chris Ward, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
And for decades, the program enjoyed widespread bipartisan support.
—Juana Summers, NPR, 7 June 2026
Also lying latent was a decline in the bipartisan functioning of Congress.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers last week that the DOJ would be backing off of the fund, amid bipartisan opposition to the idea.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 June 2026
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Chris Ward, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
And for decades, the program enjoyed widespread bipartisan support.
—Juana Summers, NPR, 7 June 2026
Also lying latent was a decline in the bipartisan functioning of Congress.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers last week that the DOJ would be backing off of the fund, amid bipartisan opposition to the idea.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bipartisan
Adjective
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While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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With a color palette featuring hues of Sun-Drenched Pink, Sandy Beige, Black and White, Alo said the Summer Atelier line was created for ease of wear, seasonal neutral colors and fabric selections for a summer escape.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Panahi’s lawyer Mostafa Nili announced the decision by the court to reject the director’s appeal during a press briefing in Tehran on Sunday, according to independent film journalist Mansour Jahani and other sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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Over his career, he was described as a blunt, independent, outspoken politician who was a maverick, boat-rocker, loose cannon, skilled partisan, and, above all, political survivor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Electing judges Under O’Laughlin’s plan, Missouri Supreme Court and Appeals Court judges would be chosen in nonpartisan elections for six-year terms, though candidates could still campaign as Republicans or Democrats.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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However, because only two candidates are competing in this nonpartisan race, whoever prevails in the final, certified vote will likely win the seat outright, succeeding Mark Church – who has held the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder post since 2011 – when the new term begins in January.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Bipartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bipartisan. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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