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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Reaching psychic divorce means finding emotional neutrality or peace.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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As many question the fairness and neutrality of political systems, the model of an ideal leader shifts from the administrative back to the messianic.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 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 28 May. 2025.
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