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

Counsel for the affected counties will post impartial analyses.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Asked about the report, a spokesperson for the Smithsonian, which oversees 21 museums, galleries and the national zoo, told ABC News in a statement on Sunday that the institution remains committed to impartial learning.

— Deena Zaru, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of impartial

Adjective

In this legal battle, the states pursue a near-complete annexation of the company, not equitable restitution for some alleged crime.

— David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
Committee Chair Alysia Davis Steadman said an equitable solution to economic mobility for the community could be found without a station.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of equitable

Adjective

That’s because the accessory is equal parts practical and fashion-forward, keeping my hair out of my face while adding a bit of personality to my outfits.

— Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
There would be no interminable seated supper, but delicacies served at stations that allowed this crowd to mingle and gossip in equal measure.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026