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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 nonpartisan center’s researchers estimate that as many as one in nine SNAP recipients will wind up in this situation.
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JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Its candidates and political organizers said the sweep underscored how national politics, local frustrations and turnout fueled by the county’s transit-tax campaign combined to shape a school board election that was technically nonpartisan but unmistakably political.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Although the coalition bills itself as nonpartisan, all of the participating governors are Democrats.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, a recipient may not use the credit to cover expenses related to insurance premiums, travel costs, or expenses paid through a health savings account.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Its candidates and political organizers said the sweep underscored how national politics, local frustrations and turnout fueled by the county’s transit-tax campaign combined to shape a school board election that was technically nonpartisan but unmistakably political.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Although the coalition bills itself as nonpartisan, all of the participating governors are Democrats.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, a recipient may not use the credit to cover expenses related to insurance premiums, travel costs, or expenses paid through a health savings account.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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Covering Wisconsin is the state's navigator program and was created under the Affordable Care Act to provide free, impartial help signing up for coverage.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yes, that was a dispiriting afternoon, but most impartial observers would agree Farke’s side were competitive, if blunt at Turf Moor.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The boots also have vivid contrast stitching that offsets the neutral shoe colors, adding a touch of personality to an otherwise versatile boot.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Business models will hinge on electricity markups, adoption rates, and policy regulation to balance private investment with equitable access.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults who are working to make care more accessible, affordable and equitable for everyone.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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An erg is a unit of energy equal to 10−7 joules (100 nJ).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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