as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
an evenhanded meting out of punishment
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Recent Examples of evenhanded
It Now, an evenhanded public affairs program that ran from 1951-58.
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Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Given the asymmetry of power between the Israelis and the Palestinians, progress on building a viable Palestinian state will require the strong oversight of a commanding, evenhanded mediator.
—Mohammad Shtayyeh, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2024
And experts, including Dr. Crandall, said the bureau and other federal agencies had become more evenhanded and clearly concerned with climate change over the last several decades.
—Anna Kramer, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Perhaps Robert Hur wanted to appear evenhanded and nonpartisan by absolving Biden but criticizing his mental faculties.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024
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Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Given the asymmetry of power between the Israelis and the Palestinians, progress on building a viable Palestinian state will require the strong oversight of a commanding, evenhanded mediator.
—Mohammad Shtayyeh, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2024
And experts, including Dr. Crandall, said the bureau and other federal agencies had become more evenhanded and clearly concerned with climate change over the last several decades.
—Anna Kramer, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Perhaps Robert Hur wanted to appear evenhanded and nonpartisan by absolving Biden but criticizing his mental faculties.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for evenhanded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evenhanded
Adjective
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Far from being an impartial steward of monetary policy, the Fed has routinely prioritized deficit spending and economic stimulus over sound money principles.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The complaint says those actions have caused Combs economic and reputational harm, as well as tainted his right to a fair trial with an impartial jury.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders must prioritize governance frameworks that ensure AI systems are ethical, equitable, and transparent.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Without equitable access, women were not able to fully participate in life outside the home.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the results weren’t equal across all student groups.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2025
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One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Evenhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenhanded. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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