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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
Democrats have a nearly 15 percentage point voter registration advantage over Republicans under the new map, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report now considers CA-27 a solidly Democratic district.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles mayor primary results The nonpartisan race for Los Angeles mayor was headlined by incumbent Karen Bass, reality television star Spencer Pratt and progressive City Council member Nithya Raman.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Though the Board of Supervisors is a nonpartisan governing body, Republicans hold a slight voter registration edge in District 2.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The redrawn map, which the Cook Political Report, which provides independent, nonpartisan election analysis, said includes about 70% of the former district, includes the northern San Joaquin Valley and extends into the East Bay.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Los Angeles mayor primary results The nonpartisan race for Los Angeles mayor was headlined by incumbent Karen Bass, reality television star Spencer Pratt and progressive City Council member Nithya Raman.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Though the Board of Supervisors is a nonpartisan governing body, Republicans hold a slight voter registration edge in District 2.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The redrawn map, which the Cook Political Report, which provides independent, nonpartisan election analysis, said includes about 70% of the former district, includes the northern San Joaquin Valley and extends into the East Bay.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
Adjective
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If Harris got her way, the perception would be that these are administration officials, not impartial judges.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The government insists that Turkey’s courts are impartial and act independently of political pressure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Their angel approached with an easy and neutral expression on his face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Foster Psychological Safety First Leaders build trust by creating fearless cultures, where psychological safety, equitable opportunity and open dialogue are non-negotiable.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Its movement still stirs something elemental, equal parts comfort and awe.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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