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
Clooney enjoins his comrades to feel justified in twisting journalism from objectivity to partisanship.
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Armond White, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
In light of these antics, experts are calling for an overhaul of the broken interview process lacking objectivity and structure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Over time, partisan news has flourished, and mainstream outlets have struggled to maintain broad credibility even while striving for objectivity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
In light of these antics, experts are calling for an overhaul of the broken interview process lacking objectivity and structure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Over time, partisan news has flourished, and mainstream outlets have struggled to maintain broad credibility even while striving for objectivity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectivity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectivity
Noun
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Foundation director resigns over neutrality The foundation is off to a rocky start.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The company’s goal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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