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Recent Examples of parti pris
Noun
Whereas Galgut’s clarity of vision can seem sometimes almost unworldly, Diski is nothing if not parti pris. Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 16 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parti pris
Adjective
  • This is why President Trump’s reaction to the commitment by NATO members at their recent summit to more than double their defense-spending target is welcome, even if a partial opt-out for Spain is not.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
  • While a partial Trump win on nationwide injunctions, challenges can continue.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • This suggests that permeating gender bias in the hiring process may be what’s holding back women from being hired at all levels.
    Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Recency bias doesn't trust his ability to have an impact out West, but Brandon Graham assures NFL fans that Huff can still be very productive in the right system.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Syria has turned from a fertile ground to a hostile one for Iran and its assets, after the Assad regime was toppled in December.
    Lina Khatib, Time, 19 June 2025
  • Republican leaders there have long seen many local school boards as hostile to potential charter school operators, resulting in a steady push to find ways for operators to apply to the state.
    Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • But as with most anything, inherent prejudice reared its ugly head.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
  • The series maintains a light touch and a brisk pace while managing to touch on class disparity and cultural prejudice without ever feeling preachy or forced.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Having been sober for many decades herself, Bev recognizes the narcissism of addiction, the way addicts have a tendency to put themselves at the center of the universe.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
  • People with avoidant tendencies often pull away emotionally, while those with anxious tendencies may cling out of fear.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Shutters or reinforcing with ply board can be used to block flying debris, which is the leading cause of structural breaches, these help prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Parti pris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parti%20pris. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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