as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
fortunately, the person chosen to determine custody for the child is known for her fair-mindedness
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Recent Examples of fair-mindedness
His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair-mindedness
Noun
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Slot, as head coach, was more of a middle manager; someone who acted with the objectivity of a civil servant and the occasional bluntness of a corrections officer.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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This is a common mistake born from our natural lack of objectivity about ourselves, and those at the C-suite and board levels are not immune.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Cracks in the system Yet, foreign governments are starting to challenge Singapore’s neutrality.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The money has been used to finance programs ranging from community air-quality work to affordable housing near transit, infrastructure upgrades and green transportation projects, helping move the county toward its goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2045.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 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
Noun
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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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The agreement was signed in 2017, but there is a view that Weiss’ agenda comes into conflict with the BBC’s duty to impartiality.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The parties who come before the court are entitled to consistency, impartiality and decisions free from political pressure.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Fair-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair-mindedness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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