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 North Carolina lawmakers are increasingly using local bills to reshape municipal elections, with Kannapolis becoming the latest city to trade nonpartisan contests for partisan ones. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 This story is part of a statewide partnership of 27 nonpartisan newsrooms and universities working to help Florida voters make informed decisions in the 2026 school board elections. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Over roughly four years, enrollment in the Medicaid category that includes people with disabilities fell by 10% in the state, according to the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, which provides nonpartisan analysis to lawmakers. — Rachana Pradhan, NPR, 20 July 2026 All three nonpartisan ratings, Cook, Inside Elections and Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, rate it as a toss-up. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpartisan

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan

Adjective

To keep the research impartial, all researchers must sign a legal agreement that bars them from trading on Polymarket or similar platforms while they are involved with the institute.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Erdogan's government insists that Turkey’s courts are impartial and act independently of political pressure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

According to her, these include a well-fitting pair of jeans, a neutral blazer, and quality basic T-shirts and button-downs.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Infantino’s traditional support base in Africa, which has 54 of the 211 voting members, had been neutral about the offers of game-changing money for many of them.

— Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutral

Adjective

On a mission to build a more equitable food system, Kanbe’s Market is taking items typically thrown out and making them into accessible, affordable meals for families.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Creating new powerful unions for the 21st century Direct payouts might not be the only way to achieve a more equitable data sourcing process, however.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

End Wokeness posted a similar critique, arguing the footage conflicted with Hostin's previous public comments about equal treatment under the law.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
But declining volumes and rising capital expenditure meant the stock is close to peak value while rising merger and acquisition (M&A) risk means retention of an equal-weight (hold) investment recommendation.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026