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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
While Aurora City Council races are nominally nonpartisan, there’s no escaping the politics of the day as hot-button issues like crime, immigration and police conduct insert themselves, often loudly, into discussions on the dais — and among those sitting in the council chamber audience.
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Based on an earlier analysis of the new tax law by the nonpartisan think tank, Tax Policy Center, all income groups on average benefit from the tax cuts, but high-income households benefit the most.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has said the work rules will be the main reason millions of people won’t be able to access health insurance over the next decade.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The agreement says 15 nonpartisan technocrats will take over on an interim basis, but there's no timetable.
—NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Based on an earlier analysis of the new tax law by the nonpartisan think tank, Tax Policy Center, all income groups on average benefit from the tax cuts, but high-income households benefit the most.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has said the work rules will be the main reason millions of people won’t be able to access health insurance over the next decade.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The agreement says 15 nonpartisan technocrats will take over on an interim basis, but there's no timetable.
—NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a supporting document filed by Kalshi in the Nevada case in April, Kalshi head of markets Xavier Sottile noted how ErisX, a predecessor to the current sports prediction market craze, previously butted up against the impartial access issue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Available in 18 neutral and vibrant colors, the crossbody purse has received no shortage of rave reviews.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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For a more neutral option, Walmart has grey, black, brown and tan draft stoppers.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Probitkin said Jefferson Health's goal is to maintain an equitable relationship with UnitedHealthcare with fair reimbursement levels that will benefit patients and enable LVHN to continue providing the highest quality of care, regardless of insurer.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, wrote that the next mayor can lobby at the state level for more equitable funding for public schools.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Madrid enters the match in strong form, with Jude Bellingham continuing to be the driving force from midfield, contributing goals and creativity in equal measure.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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