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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
Joe Spielberger, senior policy counsel at nonpartisan government watchdog the Project on Government Oversight, said the agencies could now be out of compliance with the act.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Fishback supports having the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office determine how much DOGE saved.
—Christopher Rugaber and Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The Pew Charitable Trusts is a nonpartisan organization, and neither Robyn nor Goodman endorsed any specific reforms for Connecticut’s budget caps.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
Groups including the nonpartisan Mormon Women for Ethical Government sued, and the issue is now being litigated in a district court.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Fishback supports having the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office determine how much DOGE saved.
—Christopher Rugaber and Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The Pew Charitable Trusts is a nonpartisan organization, and neither Robyn nor Goodman endorsed any specific reforms for Connecticut’s budget caps.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2025
Groups including the nonpartisan Mormon Women for Ethical Government sued, and the issue is now being litigated in a district court.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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What happened to being committed to the impartial pursuit of justice, without regard to political affiliation or motivation and without fear or favor?—
Peter Arbeeny,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs argue that this directive undermines the FEC's bipartisan structure, established to ensure impartial enforcement of federal campaign finance laws.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Season 14 Erika is lighter, focusing on her personal growth and independence, and serving as a (mostly) neutral mediator between the warring forces of Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Best nude kitten heels Elegant, neutral nude heels go with pretty much every ensemble, from casual brunch ’fits to full-on gowns.—
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Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
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Provide a solid mix of informal and formal mentorship programs for a work culture that empowers employees and creates a more equitable and fulfilling workplace for all.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The mission of the foundation is to open doors, break barriers and build a more equitable, inclusive industry for creatives of color, all in pursuit of this limitless future that Virgil believed so deeply in.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Available in panes of 20, the stamps — which never expire — will always retain a value equal to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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If energy production increases, that may, all else equal, bring the price of oil and gas down, which is an input costs to many products and services.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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