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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as in objectivity
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge
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Recent Examples of impartial
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The court determined that prosecutors with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office made procedural errors during the trial that undermined the jury’s ability to reach an impartial verdict.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Neutrality no longer demanded that states remain completely impartial in the face of aggression.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Many consider the cases to be politically motivated, although Erdogan’s government contends that the courts are impartial and free of political involvement.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Adjective
The government said that independence requirement merely means the task force is supposed to make recommendations based on their impartial medical and public-health judgments.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The court determined that prosecutors with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office made procedural errors during the trial that undermined the jury’s ability to reach an impartial verdict.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
Neutrality no longer demanded that states remain completely impartial in the face of aggression.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Many consider the cases to be politically motivated, although Erdogan’s government contends that the courts are impartial and free of political involvement.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impartial
Adjective
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The Global Fund is already working with countries, communities and partners to prepare for rapid, equitable rollout — supporting regulatory readiness, delivery infrastructure and community engagement.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Boise’s team has identified housing structures in the Lusk District, near Boise State, and is trying to find ways to create an equitable billing program for the geothermal system, according to Bre Brush, the mayor’s transportation adviser and a member of the team that worked on the proposal.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Government control over scientific publishing would significantly compromise research quality by prioritizing political agendas over scientific objectivity.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Some companies are replacing underwater stock options with new option grants or RSUs that have intrinsic value equal to or exceeding their original grants.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The partnership was formed through equal equity commitments from WMG and Bain Capital.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Treaties signed under coercion became formally void, neutrality no longer required impartiality, and leaders who committed aggressive acts of war could be held criminally responsible.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Leaders urged neutrality as the nation rebuilds from past conflicts and economic crisis, while Hezbollah has yet to respond to Washington's strikes.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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By focusing on objective criteria and standardizing evaluation processes, AI agents can help ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly.—
Ray Culver,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Blain said in the statement that the independent investigative report — and the censure vote — were not objective inquiries, but the result of politics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 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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“Impartial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impartial. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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