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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 Republican bill aims to make huge cuts to both Medicaid and Medicare that nonpartisan budget analysts say would cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
Further, Byrne said the House amendment allows for nonpartisan candidates to be placed on the ballot.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
In what was ostensibly a nonpartisan race, all three incumbent candidates for Mansfield school board — all of whom were recommended by the Republican activist organization True Texas Project — fell to challengers in the May 3 elections, perhaps indicating a shift in voter sentiment.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
The Big Apple’s population started to decline in 2017 and then plummeted during the pandemic by nearly a half-million residents between April 2020 and July 2022, according to the report by the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), based in Albany.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
Further, Byrne said the House amendment allows for nonpartisan candidates to be placed on the ballot.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
In what was ostensibly a nonpartisan race, all three incumbent candidates for Mansfield school board — all of whom were recommended by the Republican activist organization True Texas Project — fell to challengers in the May 3 elections, perhaps indicating a shift in voter sentiment.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
The Big Apple’s population started to decline in 2017 and then plummeted during the pandemic by nearly a half-million residents between April 2020 and July 2022, according to the report by the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), based in Albany.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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Diddy's jury selection continued Tuesday with voir dire, the questioning of potential jurors to assess their ability to remain impartial upon hearing various types of evidence.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
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They were asked if their experience would prevent them from making an impartial judgment, and most said no.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Jefferies backed into a more neutral rating on Rivian shares.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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The group later delivered a letter to the governor’s office that called for equitable school funding and the passage of Senate Bill 1511, which has passed out of the Education Committee and has been sent to Appropriations.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
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The Cook County Board of Review has consistently advocated for reforms to improve initial assessments and ensure equitable outcomes for all taxpayers.—
George Cardenas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Still, the overall vibe in Capital One Arena was laced with equal parts sadness and optimism, and that made sense.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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