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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Defense attorney Leah Gillis countered that limiting such discussions would chill candor and undermine the goal of an impartial jury.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Judicial reforms have raised concerns about the loss of legal expertise, impartiality and contract enforcement.
—Diego Marroquin Bitar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Defense attorney Leah Gillis countered that limiting such discussions would chill candor and undermine the goal of an impartial jury.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
And to say that its founder, Jimmy Wales, stands out among his tech-god peers for his commitment to impartiality and his lack of interest in either algorithms or monetization.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Judicial reforms have raised concerns about the loss of legal expertise, impartiality and contract enforcement.
—Diego Marroquin Bitar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impartial
Adjective
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Proceeds from the campaign will go toward the association’s research efforts; education about heart health and heart disease prevention; advocacy for healthier, equitable communities; and training in lifesaving skills like CPR.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The most pressing issue facing Mecklenburg County is equitable opportunity — ensuring that where someone lives does not determine their access to quality health care, education, economic mobility or safety.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nurrenbern’s opposition stemmed from community activists, who questioned Hall’s objectivity and willingness to hold officers accountable for misconduct.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The standards emphasize objectivity, independence from political influence, and rigorous articulation of uncertainty.—
Brian O'Neill,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The actress took to Instagram to share a few photos of a look that was equal parts cheeky and cozy.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Promote viewpoint diversity and institutional neutrality (Chicago Principles).—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Presiding over these matters reinforced for me the importance of judicial temperament — listening attentively, maintaining neutrality, and ensuring that every party feels heard while applying the law consistently.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 7x50 configuration offers a wide, bright field of view that’s forgiving for handheld use, while 10x50 binoculars provide slightly more magnification with the same 50mm objective lens for solid light gathering.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 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
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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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“Impartial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impartial. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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