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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned
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as in neutral
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election
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Recent Examples of nonpartisan
The poll, run between October 28 and 29 among 800 New Jersey likely voters by nonpartisan public opinion pollster SoCal Strategies, found that Newsom was ahead by a mere one point, leading Vance 43 to 42.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
While it’s considered a nonpartisan race, the Johnson County Democrats and the Johnson County Republicans are supporting candidates in each race.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that the total amount of federal relief measures taken after the COVID-19 pandemic—much of which was Former President Biden’s policies— amounted to $5 trillion, resulting in deficits not seen outside of wartime.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
With membership that included Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, the Committee took out ads in The Hollywood Reporter to detail their nonpartisan agenda.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
While it’s considered a nonpartisan race, the Johnson County Democrats and the Johnson County Republicans are supporting candidates in each race.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that the total amount of federal relief measures taken after the COVID-19 pandemic—much of which was Former President Biden’s policies— amounted to $5 trillion, resulting in deficits not seen outside of wartime.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
With membership that included Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, the Committee took out ads in The Hollywood Reporter to detail their nonpartisan agenda.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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China won’t fund projects promoting gender equity, affirmative action, training impartial judges, or improvements on regulatory performance in African nations as these are not things that its government values at home.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.—
Joe Salas
October 29,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Quince Italian Leather Horsebit Loafer The leather loafers come in three neutral colors, including black, tan, and white, and each features the same horsebit double-ring and gold bar on the front that’s so similar to the design of Gucci’s pair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Keep your back flat against the wall with your shoulders back and your head in a neutral position.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Opening a business with 2% margins in a city that already gets top scores for equitable access to groceries sounds like a losing proposition.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The practice of adding fluoride to public water systems started in the United States in 1945 to help improve oral health in a cost-effective and equitable way.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bibby is equal parts intense and relaxed in practices.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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