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
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
For example, under financial constraints, university administrators may be inclined to overlook glaring value misalignments between their public mission and the commercial objectives of AI firms.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Defamation concerns false statements that are couched as factual and objective.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple seems to be aiming for transparency and objectivity with this measurement, so as to avoid a sense of judgment if your sleep score is low, while offering tangible ways to improve your shut-eye over time.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Rush mode is the same, but smaller, and focuses the push on destroying objectives rather than just flooding the areas to control them.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
For example, under financial constraints, university administrators may be inclined to overlook glaring value misalignments between their public mission and the commercial objectives of AI firms.
—Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The present study set out to test whether harm was caused by those common pre-bed behaviors when measured with objective tools.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
Defamation concerns false statements that are couched as factual and objective.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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These effects remained true regardless of factors like task complexity, objectivity or reliability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple seems to be aiming for transparency and objectivity with this measurement, so as to avoid a sense of judgment if your sleep score is low, while offering tangible ways to improve your shut-eye over time.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
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In sum, the judges reasoned the antitrust analysis hinges on the production of much more evidence and empirical data than has been presented by either side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Today our data may be unassailably empirical, but our emotions are very much apocalyptic.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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The damage is less to the defendant than to old-fashioned notions about the presumption of innocence and the imperative of preserving an impartial and independent Department of Justice.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Spencer believes the defense may ask to move the case out of Utah County to ensure an impartial panel.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, a detailed historical analysis by Nancy Morawetz, Professor of Clinical Law at New York University School of Law, and Natasha Fernández-Silber immigration attorney and researcher, cautions against assuming there is a comprehensive, one-size-fits-all registration system.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The city’s legacy has been preserved through the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, which commemorates the immense scale and historical impact of the wartime plants.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Their partnership with TalentAlly includes building a job board that highlights employers committed to equitable hiring.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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The couple was honored by the nonprofit for their efforts to build a safer, more equitable online world for families and youth, in addition to their contributions to advance mental well-being worldwide.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Evaluating defamation claims where the report contains demonstrably false factual assertions.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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MagellanTV has a streaming content offering that ranges across the history, nature, science, space and true crime genres, and a library of premium factual documentaries offered to consumers turning to streaming TV options.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Leto gives him a Zen countenance and a wry observational mode to contrast his formidable fight skills.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease Some observational studies have found a lower incidence of heart disease with higher vitamin E intakes.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jang says the research proves not all calories are created equal.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Preservation must stand alongside conservation as an equal force in the sustainability game.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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The festival unfolds at a particularly tenuous time for the documentary field, which for the past several years has faced a feeble acquisition market.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The documentary lineup features new films from Werner Herzog, Laura Poitras, and Raoul Peck, while the Stockholm Series program will showcase new television projects, including Isabella Eklöf’s The Death of Bunny Munroe and Justin Kurzel’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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