1
as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity
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2
as in justice
the practice of giving to others what is their due
basic to the notion of equity is the principle that all people are of equal standing in the eyes of the law
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Recent Examples of equity
Unlike some entrepreneurs who take private equity investment, and then ignore the men and women in suits, Beckham listens to Belhassen.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
As a safe-haven investment, gold tends to perform well in low-interest-rate environments and during periods of political and financial uncertainty, according to Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The program includes a fireside chat with Morgan on pay equity.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Other speculation has suggested Horner could seek equity in a project or explore involvement with a prospective 12th team, but this is highly unlikely.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
As a safe-haven investment, gold tends to perform well in low-interest-rate environments and during periods of political and financial uncertainty, according to Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The program includes a fireside chat with Morgan on pay equity.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Other speculation has suggested Horner could seek equity in a project or explore involvement with a prospective 12th team, but this is highly unlikely.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equity
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Getting there will require a policy strategy that favors technological neutrality, harnesses open-source software, prioritizes funding for algorithm and application development research, and has a low barrier of access.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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For observers, even small clerical mistakes take on larger meaning in cases already testing public faith in the department’s competence, neutrality and independence from political influence.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day refuses the inevitability of a settler future and insists instead on ReMatriation, survivance, and justice.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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The high-profile indictment comes as both major parties accuse each other of weaponizing the justice system, compounding doubts surrounding its integrity among Americans.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Numbers were a source of certainty, of objectivity.—
Annabelle Huang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Wyeth hadn’t gotten the exposure right, and greasy shadows overwhelmed almost all the fine detail in the boy’s image.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Russia remains the only foreign government that has formally recognized the Taliban and diplomats have said steps toward recognition require a change of course on women’s rights.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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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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“Equity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equity. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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