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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren
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Recent Examples of fairness
Should urban policy be guided by the cold precision of development economics, or by a vision of fairness and dignity?
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Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Both repeatability and reliability are fundamental and crucial for a testing algorithm’s validity, fairness, and practical feasibility, especially for standardization, according to the paper.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to Laudermilch, Thursday’s fairness hearing will feature Leigh Ernst Friestedt, an attorney who is representing Cal Poly freshmen swimmers Piper Whitty and Ariana Amoroso and Vanderbilt lacrosse player Katherine McCabe Ernst, Friestedt’s niece.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … OPINION LEE HARTLEY CARTER – New York’s new socialist mayor won by tapping into widespread frustration over fairness.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Both repeatability and reliability are fundamental and crucial for a testing algorithm’s validity, fairness, and practical feasibility, especially for standardization, according to the paper.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to Laudermilch, Thursday’s fairness hearing will feature Leigh Ernst Friestedt, an attorney who is representing Cal Poly freshmen swimmers Piper Whitty and Ariana Amoroso and Vanderbilt lacrosse player Katherine McCabe Ernst, Friestedt’s niece.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Continue reading … OPINION LEE HARTLEY CARTER – New York’s new socialist mayor won by tapping into widespread frustration over fairness.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairness
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The poem is littered with gut punches that would destroy me as a parent; Lee sees the poem’s beauty and appears to feel appropriate shame.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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This picturesque lakeside destination is increasingly attracting affluent foreign buyers, drawn by the stunning natural beauty and newly relaxed Golden Visa program.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The team envisions this work accelerating the transition from laboratory prototypes to large-scale production, aligning closely with the nation’s carbon peaking and neutrality targets.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Working toward peaking carbon dioxide emissions and achieving carbon neutrality is our solemn commitment to the international community.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new online encyclopedia, which suffered technical difficulties upon launch, uses xAI’s Grok large language model to pull information and supposedly prioritize objectivity.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 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
Noun
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The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lazaro, who has known Graf professionally for years, said his background provides valuable experience but doesn’t compromise impartiality.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The International Court of Justice also said in its advisory opinion that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the main UN body serving Palestinian refugees, has not violated impartiality rules and that Israel must support the agency’s relief work.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Fairness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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