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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Under this more searching examination, the state must identify an important objective and show the law helps accomplish it.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The intent of this article is to provide objective information; however, readers should be aware that the author may have a financial interest in the subject matter discussed.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Insist that the media address matters with objectivity and forthrightness.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties.
TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Under this more searching examination, the state must identify an important objective and show the law helps accomplish it.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Adjective
Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
The intent of this article is to provide objective information; however, readers should be aware that the author may have a financial interest in the subject matter discussed.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Noun
The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Insist that the media address matters with objectivity and forthrightness.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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The plaintiffs presented no empirical evidence to the contrary—no evidence that the copying has already caused market harm, and no evidence that the copying is likely to cause market harm in the future.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Migration commentators in the U.K. point out there is little empirical evidence for a deterrence effect.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved. 'PARIAH STATE' As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Walk the grounds at historical parks such as First State (Delaware), Ninety Six (South Carolina), Valley Forge (eastern Pennsylvania) and Morristown (New Jersey).—
Ken Burns,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Members of the congregation placed important documents and the history of the church in a copper box embedded in the cornerstone, though only a few of the charter members who organized the congregation in 1858 were living and present at the ceremony, historical documents said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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As new federal and state regulations favor local data and AI with human oversight, there has never been a better—or more urgent—moment to make the U.S. the global standard for secure, resilient, and equitable healthcare administration in the era of agentic AI.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This year's honor roll comes at a critical time, as hospitals work to maintain equitable care amid potential Medicaid cuts, rising costs and ongoing workforce challenges.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Limited training data, large language model design and a lack of real-world experience can create responses that meet the best probable response instead of factual answers.—
Gaurav Basra,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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This expansive series was edited by Paul E. Blackwood, a scientist and educator with the US Office of Education, who also wrote government bulletins and surveys on science education research As interest in children’s science books grew, many educators stressed the importance of factual accuracy.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The second shoe was roughly equal to a U.S. men's size 14, which impressed the volunteers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Under the blistering sun, protesters demanded equal rights for trans and gender-nonconforming people.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The documentary portion of the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards will be awarded on Thursday.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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See below for a complete list of the documentary Emmy winners.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Burks discovered an interest in medicine through literal accident.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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And what good might rise from the literal ashes of their former lives? SOURCE: Map data from OpenStreetMap | Jacob Turcotte/Staff Often, the spotlight on communities impacted by such events starts and ends in the immediate aftermath.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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