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
The larger question is one of equity.
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Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In February, the brand received an undisclosed investment from Sandbridge Capital, the same private equity firm that has worked with Thom Browne, Ilia Beauty and Youth to the People.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Of that 13%, private equity firm Ares bought 10% and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai purchased 3% percent.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Diversity, equity, and inclusion has taken on a life of its own politically, and as with many contentious issues, the state has issued legal guidance on how it must be addressed.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In February, the brand received an undisclosed investment from Sandbridge Capital, the same private equity firm that has worked with Thom Browne, Ilia Beauty and Youth to the People.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Of that 13%, private equity firm Ares bought 10% and Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai purchased 3% percent.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Diversity, equity, and inclusion has taken on a life of its own politically, and as with many contentious issues, the state has issued legal guidance on how it must be addressed.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equity
Noun
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Mulino has said that Panama will maintain the canal's neutrality.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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And its politics and relations with Hamas reveal that UNRWA lost irretrievably its grounding in humanitarian neutrality and non-discrimination.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plummer has been charged with first-degree murder, obstruction of justice and theft of a firearm, according to KSL.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Recusal rules should get an open hearing When asked about when justices should recuse themselves, Karofsky said there should be formal rules and guidelines, and that the public should be able to listen in on the process of creating those.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When headlines surge and prices are volatile, the urge to act can overwhelm an investor’s objectivity.—
Chris Stevens,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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And there is no objectivity in art.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the appeals court mandate would mean first-time DACA applicants in Texas would not have the right to work, and existing DACA recipients who are working could lose their ability to do so.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, the rights that these certificates grant are not equal to the rights afforded to straight couples.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
21 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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