NONPARTISAN Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpartisan

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpär-tə-zən

Definition of nonpartisan

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 In a new statement, the nonpartisan activist organization Astronauts for America spoke out in support of the Supreme Court's decision, which supports absentee voting. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 10 July 2026 The difference is the true deficit, as the Legislature’s nonpartisan budget analyst Gabe Petek sees it — and as common sense dictates. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Oregon’s Capitol staffers secured their first contract with the state in 2023, and Maine allowed nonpartisan legislative workers to unionize in the 1990s, but California is the first full-time Legislature to allow Capitol staffers to form a union. — William Melhado july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Uniformed military leadership, particularly legal advisers, generally remain in place across administrations to preserve the military’s commitment to nonpartisan professionalism. — Raquel Rutledge, ProPublica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

Argentina followers found the more official watch party at Centennial Park too um … impartial … for their tastes and moved their festivities a few blocks east.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
The agency’s swift judgement on the incidents prompted calls for impartial investigations from local officials and a flurry of protests.

— Annette Choi, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of impartial

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The city is prioritizing equitable access to chargers, specifically for residents of apartments and multifamily housing, disadvantaged and underserved communities, small businesses and publicly accessible locations, according to the city’s website.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Christensen hopes artists engaging with the river spurs conversation for more equitable green investments that benefit communities and the environment.

— Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

Molinar’s settlement is equal to the sum of one year’s salary and benefits, according to the separation agreement released by Fort Worth ISD officials on Tuesday in response to an open records request.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
If, by chance, Mbappe and Messi were to end the tournament with an equal number of goals and assists, the award would go to the player who achieved those goals/assists in the fewest number of minutes.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026