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
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Nothing could prevent Juror No. 217 from being impartial.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
But two church lawyers have told CNN that the report is far from impartial and is an attempt to influence the conclave in an anti-Francis direction.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
India blamed Pakistan for backing the attackers, while Islamabad denied involvement and called for an impartial international investigation.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
The plan is not impartial, neutral or independent, according to deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Nothing could prevent Juror No. 217 from being impartial.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
But two church lawyers have told CNN that the report is far from impartial and is an attempt to influence the conclave in an anti-Francis direction.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
India blamed Pakistan for backing the attackers, while Islamabad denied involvement and called for an impartial international investigation.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impartial
Adjective
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The result is a more agile, inclusive and resilient workforce where employees have equitable access to growth.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These days — at least on Friday nights — the space offers musicians an equitable spotlight.—
Erick Galindo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Richards’s convictions, and his aspirations for psychedelics, prompt questions about the objectivity of such research.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The implementation of data analytics allows investors to make more informed decisions, reduce dependence on the human factor and increase the objectivity of their assessments.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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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
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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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Taking an objective look at your experience, knowledge, and skill set demands the use of all the available resources and support.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
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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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 8 Jun. 2025.
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