as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
an impartial evaluation of the job applicant's qualifications that does not consider age, gender, or race
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as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge
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Recent Examples of impartial
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 June 2025
But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved.
'PARIAH STATE'
As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
This reform established a clear standard: Salary decisions should be fair, transparent and impartial — free from political self-interest.
—Andrew Hall, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
There must be a prompt and impartial investigation into each of these attacks, and those responsible held to account.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 June 2025
But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved.
'PARIAH STATE'
As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
This reform established a clear standard: Salary decisions should be fair, transparent and impartial — free from political self-interest.
—Andrew Hall, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impartial
Adjective
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As new federal and state regulations favor local data and AI with human oversight, there has never been a better—or more urgent—moment to make the U.S. the global standard for secure, resilient, and equitable healthcare administration in the era of agentic AI.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This year's honor roll comes at a critical time, as hospitals work to maintain equitable care amid potential Medicaid cuts, rising costs and ongoing workforce challenges.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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When the same people setting the security protocols are also responsible for reporting incidents, objectivity breaks down.—
Rick Hutchinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unprecedented shake-up of a key federal vaccine advisory panel ushered in appointees who have expressed skepticism about the value and safety of vaccines — raising concerns about the group’s objectivity.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The second shoe was roughly equal to a U.S. men's size 14, which impressed the volunteers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Note that the contracts on this list aren’t equal; some of them are actually close to being fair value, whereas others are far more toxic.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen reaffirmed his country's political support for Ukraine, despite Austria's long-standing military neutrality.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Endorsing or opposing board candidates is outside the vendor role and is unethical – neutrality is required.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Proper mild cognitive impairment diagnosis requires a cognitive complaint by the patient or family member, objective evidence of cognitive impairment on testing, preserved independence in daily functioning, and confirmation that the person does not meet criteria for dementia.—
Nawab John Dar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Though my objective portrayals may not appear overtly loving, there is love in the motivation behind them.—
Lydia Davis,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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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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“Impartial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impartial. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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