as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment
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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the judge removed herself from the case because she doubted her ability to remain objective, given her friendship with one of the attorneys
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as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
the paper's news stories strive to be scrupulously objective, with opinions clearly labeled as commentary
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class
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Recent Examples of objective
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Once completed, the base would be where astronauts could live and work longterm with the dual objectives of studying the moon while also helping NASA learn how best to send the first humans to Mars.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
And from objectivity, clarity, as his team lost the fifth of its last six MLS games, giving up two penalties in the first half en route to the loss.
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Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
24 May 2026
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Noun
Family offices are no longer asking where the best candidate is located, but who has the right combination of technical expertise, cultural fit, and international experience to support the family's long-term objectives.
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Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Once completed, the base would be where astronauts could live and work longterm with the dual objectives of studying the moon while also helping NASA learn how best to send the first humans to Mars.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Adjective
Your perspective is changing, but choosing to stay politely objective or undecided will no longer suffice, Libra.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Noun
For example, many organizations have specific codes of ethics and conduct that outline what objectivity and subjectivity mean for the organization and what conduct is considered acceptable and unacceptable for its reporters.
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Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
And from objectivity, clarity, as his team lost the fifth of its last six MLS games, giving up two penalties in the first half en route to the loss.
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Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
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There were other reminders as well, some less subtle than others, of the true purpose of Congress.
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These results are the empirical fuel SkyDrive needs to advance its certification process with Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and, eventually, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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While empirical evidence shows that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and more intense, the changes experienced by people around the world -- including how the heat impacts them both during the day and at night -- has not yet been well-studied, the researchers said.
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Police officers are encouraged to use their judgment and, when appropriate, provide motorists with warnings as part of the Department’s commitment to fair, impartial and community-oriented policing.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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The calendar includes America's Block Party events, festivals, historical programs, exhibits and community gatherings scheduled across the country.
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This was a historical diagnosis for deaths attributed to old age in the early 1900s.
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Balogun matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude's four in the initial tournament in 1930.
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Controversial red card looms large The story of the game to that point was Folarin Balogun, who scored a goal in the 45th minute and then was given a controversial red card in the second half.
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He is primarily focused on documentary cinema and observational filmmaking.
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The observational research looked at people taking GLP-1 medications and found the drugs lowered levels of behaviors linked to violence.
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But history shows that technology alone does not deliver equitable outcomes.
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As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.
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The prior Minnesota Anti-SLAPP law required that the court make certain pre-trial factual findings which was held to violate the right to a jury trial.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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