as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
his unimpeachable neutrality makes him the ideal person to judge which of us is right
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Recent Examples of neutrality
Politically independent, Book proudly embodies a sort of capitalistic neutrality.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
The Texas Republican Party agreed to maintain neutrality in the race.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
For professionals overseeing retirement plans or advising clients, consider including investment options that emphasize neutrality or long-term CSR practices rather than activism.
—Shane Enete, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Despite promises to plant hundreds more, some neighbors are peeved, citing higher temperatures and carbon neutrality.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
The Texas Republican Party agreed to maintain neutrality in the race.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
For professionals overseeing retirement plans or advising clients, consider including investment options that emphasize neutrality or long-term CSR practices rather than activism.
—Shane Enete, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Despite promises to plant hundreds more, some neighbors are peeved, citing higher temperatures and carbon neutrality.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neutrality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutrality
Noun
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Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Over time, partisan news has flourished, and mainstream outlets have struggled to maintain broad credibility even while striving for objectivity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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“Neutrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutrality. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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