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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned
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as in neutral
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election
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Recent Examples of nonpartisan
Could a study proposed and sponsored by Congress and the Trump administration be balanced and nonpartisan?
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Najmedin Meshkati, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
While the executive role is nonpartisan, all three candidates identify as Democrats.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
In prepared remarks for his Tuesday speech, Reed stated that Hegseth lacks the experience, wisdom, and character necessary for the position, emphasizing the role's requirement for a nonpartisan and responsible leader.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
In November, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said California could face deficits of $20 billion or more annually in upcoming years.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Najmedin Meshkati, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
While the executive role is nonpartisan, all three candidates identify as Democrats.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
In prepared remarks for his Tuesday speech, Reed stated that Hegseth lacks the experience, wisdom, and character necessary for the position, emphasizing the role's requirement for a nonpartisan and responsible leader.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
In November, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said California could face deficits of $20 billion or more annually in upcoming years.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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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
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While the gaze in Freud’s painting is fairly neutral, the gaze in Paul’s painting is not.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Most countries were of a mind to try to stay neutral between the two powers and maintain good relations with both Washington and Beijing.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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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
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Many people name all their children as equal beneficiaries of their IRAs.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Those 15 guys are forcing turnover after turnover while breaking opponents’ offenses and wills in equal measure this season.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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