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 objectivity
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unprecedented shake-up of a key federal vaccine advisory panel ushered in appointees who have expressed skepticism about the value and safety of vaccines — raising concerns about the group’s objectivity.
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Brandy Zadrozny, NBC news, 18 June 2025
His commentary on Miller could be seen as undermining ABC News’ objectivity in coverage of White House matters.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2025
Lorena Brockman still seeks counsel from her mother and sister but finds the relative objectivity of AI refreshing.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 6 June 2025
Insist that the media address matters with objectivity and forthrightness.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Brandy Zadrozny, NBC news, 18 June 2025
His commentary on Miller could be seen as undermining ABC News’ objectivity in coverage of White House matters.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2025
Lorena Brockman still seeks counsel from her mother and sister but finds the relative objectivity of AI refreshing.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 6 June 2025
Insist that the media address matters with objectivity and forthrightness.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectivity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectivity
Noun
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For straight-size consumers, Heinen says this exclusion reinforces the illusion of neutrality.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals Combining neutrality with style, the Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals are a multifaceted addition to any summer wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectivity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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