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
As historian Jacob Norris has shown, Palestinian Arabs viewed the concession as yet another example of British favoritism toward Zionists and a plundering of their country's resources, fueling nationalist anger and Palestinian unrest.
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Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The city says Hittle showed favoritism toward Christian employees and improperly selected a religious program after the city ordered him to attend leadership training.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for favoritism
Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The city says Hittle showed favoritism toward Christian employees and improperly selected a religious program after the city ordered him to attend leadership training.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for favoritism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoritism
Noun
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First Amendment protection may be no deterrent The letters don't cite any specific examples of supposed bias, or say what action Martin might take.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Last July, the actor-producer’s involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in 2023, was dismissed with prejudice on Wednesday, meaning it cannot be refiled.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Following his breakout turn on season 3 of the Mike White hit series, Patrick Schwarzenegger faced claims of nepotism due to his famous parents — Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger — but Wood is not having any of it.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Redick, well aware of the nepotism accusations that surrounded the situation, was given the unenviable task of integrating Bronny amid intense scrutiny.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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According to Goldman Sachs, protectionism primarily leads to higher prices, cronyism, and inefficiency — not competitive manufacturing.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This would reduce patronage and cronyism, which have plagued our city for decades.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Favoritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoritism. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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