subjectivity

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Recent Examples of subjectivity Zhang conceded that from the customer side there can be subjectivity around the topic, and one person’s resolution is another’s deflection. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026 There was physical contact made on Sunday night, but the official NCAA rulebook includes room for subjectivity in determining what type of contact warrants a technical foul. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026 One person’s subjectivity becomes a whole organization’s official stance. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026 Has science surrendered to subjectivity? Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjectivity
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Noun
  • In much of Europe, by contrast, the chauvinism that had fuelled two devastating World Wars rendered such displays largely taboo after Hitler’s defeat.
    Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Two years into Bronny James’ NBA career, in the postseason spotlight, cries of nepotism will have to wait for the bench minutes the Lakers actually need from the 21-year-old guard.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Employee referral programs consistently produce higher-quality hires, not because of nepotism, but because people rarely recommend someone who will embarrass them.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Subjectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjectivity. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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