as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
an impartial evaluation of the job applicant's qualifications that does not consider age, gender, or race
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Recent Examples of impartial
Diddy's jury selection continued Tuesday with voir dire, the questioning of potential jurors to assess their ability to remain impartial upon hearing various types of evidence.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
They were asked if their experience would prevent them from making an impartial judgment, and most said no.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 May 2025
The Navy is committed to ensuring the military justice system is fair and impartial, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The killings took place in small-town communities in Idaho, but the trial was moved to Boise to ensure Daybell’s right to a fair and impartial jury.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
They were asked if their experience would prevent them from making an impartial judgment, and most said no.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 May 2025
The Navy is committed to ensuring the military justice system is fair and impartial, and the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The killings took place in small-town communities in Idaho, but the trial was moved to Boise to ensure Daybell’s right to a fair and impartial jury.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impartial
Adjective
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In the first few years, the unequal access to vaccines was one of the biggest challenges, with one study finding that up to half the COVID-19 deaths in many lower income countries could have been avoided with a more equitable supply of vaccines.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
21 May 2025
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However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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At the center is Cooper’s staggering performance, which is enraging, emotional, horrifying, and heartbreaking in equal measure.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Hoka has long been my go-to for sneakers that are equal parts supportive and stylish, and now one of the brand’s best-sellers, the Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers, are up to 35 percent off at Zappos in nine colorways.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The idea that there are no objective facts, only perceptions, has gained currency in recent decades.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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In this reality, truth becomes less about objective absolutes and more about process.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Impartial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impartial. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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