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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 Generosity Commission is a nonpartisan group of leaders from across the charitable sector.
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Ignoring common sense and the pleas of three nonpartisan good government groups, the four Democrats on the state Public Campaign Finance Board overpowered the three Republicans and knocked the GOP candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, out of the matching funds program.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Alisa Kaplan is executive director of Reform for Illinois, a nonpartisan organization that tracks money in politics and advocates for reforms that create a more responsive and ethical democracy.
—Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
In Texas, municipal elections are nonpartisan, so candidates do not declare affiliation to a particular political party.
—Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
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George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Ignoring common sense and the pleas of three nonpartisan good government groups, the four Democrats on the state Public Campaign Finance Board overpowered the three Republicans and knocked the GOP candidate for governor, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, out of the matching funds program.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Alisa Kaplan is executive director of Reform for Illinois, a nonpartisan organization that tracks money in politics and advocates for reforms that create a more responsive and ethical democracy.
—Alisa Kaplan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
In Texas, municipal elections are nonpartisan, so candidates do not declare affiliation to a particular political party.
—Angela Mathew, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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Lutes allegedly violated this ban by preventing an impartial investigation of his son’s alleged insubordination.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Guten singled out the defense’s witness, Beatty, as too biased to render an impartial assessment, characterizing the social worker’s testimony as advocacy, not an expert opinion.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fewer qubits, faster future The researchers tackled this problem using neutral atom systems, where atoms act as qubits and are arranged using laser beams known as optical tweezers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with matching black or nude heels for a neutral color scheme, or use your shoes to make a statement with a pop of color in a spring wedding guest look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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For Steves, who has long been an advocate for progressive taxation and equitable public investment, the math was simple.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut has a long way to go to make education equitable.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bold plans shine when rest gets equal respect.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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While early research suggests potential benefits, much of the evidence remains limited – and not all adaptogen products are created equal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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