as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
we trust the evenhandedness of our marriage counselor implicitly
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Noun
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And neutrality breeds complacency.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Whatever their personal relationship with GLP-1s, midsize creators seem confident that this space will remain relevant, thanks to its realism and its core value—body neutrality, which takes the focus off appearance and instead respects the body for its functionality.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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Nurrenbern’s opposition stemmed from community activists, who questioned Hall’s objectivity and willingness to hold officers accountable for misconduct.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The standards emphasize objectivity, independence from political influence, and rigorous articulation of uncertainty.—
Brian O'Neill,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Scholl was a walking catalogue who brought his journalistic objectiveness to preservation, Matuszewicz said.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Judicial independence and impartiality are essential to public trust in the courts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Government facilities should focus on function, service and impartiality — not branding or advertising.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Evenhandedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenhandedness. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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