as in bias
the unfair practice of treating some people better than others
The favoritism of the boss led to many disgruntled employees. He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.
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Recent Examples of favoritism
However, the energy policy established by the previous administration, with its multi-billion dollar tax breaks and subsidies, as well as government favoritism, has complicated the signals for clean energy investment.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Major concerns about no-bid contracting flagged by SANDAG’s independent auditor include potential favoritism for a trio of companies, as well as changes to improper contracts that in one case boosted project costs by 3,300%.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
And for the players, accusations of coercion or favoritism for those who are religious are just bunk.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
Kosar said the process is laden with procedures and protections to ensure no favoritism or discrimination takes place.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 May 2025
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Major concerns about no-bid contracting flagged by SANDAG’s independent auditor include potential favoritism for a trio of companies, as well as changes to improper contracts that in one case boosted project costs by 3,300%.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
And for the players, accusations of coercion or favoritism for those who are religious are just bunk.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
Kosar said the process is laden with procedures and protections to ensure no favoritism or discrimination takes place.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoritism
Noun
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This suggests that permeating gender bias in the hiring process may be what’s holding back women from being hired at all levels.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Recency bias doesn't trust his ability to have an impact out West, but Brandon Graham assures NFL fans that Huff can still be very productive in the right system.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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In her brief detention hearing Friday, Han’s attorney said her client is consenting to detention without prejudice and will remain in federal custody.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Matsumoto observes the African Americans were missing from this glowing coverage of other minorities—perhaps as a result of racial prejudice among Japanese Americans.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
8 June 2025
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His organization exists to dismantle the nepotism and gatekeeping pervasive in the art world.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Succession is in large part an exploration of nepotism: people that have power and authority who have not earned it, but desperately want to retain it.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Instead, DeSantis has earned a doctorate in cronyism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Now, some 114 years later, Californians have reached their limit with the cozy cronyism between the commission and the private utilities it is required to keep in check.—
Loretta Lynch,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Favoritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoritism. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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