as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in empirical
based on observation or experience
an objective assessment based solely upon the results of the experiment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the judge removed herself from the case because she doubted her ability to remain objective, given her friendship with one of the attorneys
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
the paper's news stories strive to be scrupulously objective, with opinions clearly labeled as commentary
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of objective
Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
The milestones may sound straightforward, yet advances on even these objectives may prove challenging, as controversy and disagreement have dogged the institution from its infancy.
—Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Finance, with its ability to ascertain value, ensure accountability, and provide an objective perspective, plays an indispensable role in making AI investments truly pay off.
—Jason McDannold, Pak,
paula Walworth, Harvard Business Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Feminist philosophers, like Martha Nussbaum and Annette Baier, offer an explanation for our refusal to relinquish it: The claim to objectivity offers us the dream of invulnerability.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for objective 
Noun
Beijing may still be able to increase the market share of its exports for another year or two, but even if China reaches this objective, widespread international opposition to its trade practices will follow.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
The milestones may sound straightforward, yet advances on even these objectives may prove challenging, as controversy and disagreement have dogged the institution from its infancy.
—Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Creating space to realign our feelings and our objective realities is critical for charting an effective path forward.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Finance, with its ability to ascertain value, ensure accountability, and provide an objective perspective, plays an indispensable role in making AI investments truly pay off.
—Jason McDannold, Pak,
paula Walworth, Harvard Business Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Appeal to logic and emotion. Build a foundation of objectivity and facts that stakeholders can comprehend, but don’t underestimate the emotional components of change.
—Camille Nicita, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Feminist philosophers, like Martha Nussbaum and Annette Baier, offer an explanation for our refusal to relinquish it: The claim to objectivity offers us the dream of invulnerability.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for objective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objective
Adjective
-
Currently, there is no empirical data to support these theories, but that hasn't stopped physicists from exploring them as fascinating possibilities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Much like Moore’s Law, scaling laws are not in fact laws but rather simply empirical observations.Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The oversight council that made the decision was not entirely impartial, however, seeing its membership included another of Relga's brothers, Bargh.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Stepping back and observing this part of you with an impartial eye lessens the self-judgment and keeps you from clobbering yourself.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Supplied with the patient’s symptoms and historical medical records, algorithms can pinpoint the likely issue and suggest the best course of action, saving patients on initial consultation costs.Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
-
The team also conducted dating work on wood samples and other remains from the ship, which in combination with the available historical records, indicate that it was constructed between the late 18th century and the first half of the 19th century.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
By restoring equitable access to banking infrastructure, the U.S. is creating an environment where blockchain developers and entrepreneurs can thrive without undue constraints.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Many take the opportunity to reflect on King's impact on the world during the civil rights movement, to give back to their communities and focus on the current efforts to make the world a more equitable place for all.Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Having a clear, factual record of what was said and agreed upon can protect you from these shifting narratives.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The Pentagon said on Thursday that a common hypersonic All Up Round (AUR) missile, which can fly at Mach 17—equal to 12,940 miles per hour or 17 times the speed of sound, was fired from a U.S. Army's launcher at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
-
The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
At Studio 99 Group, which includes a creative and production studio, revenue grew to $15 million as the company increased production, including of a documentary series for Netflix and also scaled up production of marketing campaigns for David Beckham’s brand partners.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
-
Tickell went on to appear in a handful of other film and TV roles in the late ’90s and early 2000s, but ultimately decided to shift her focus to documentary filmmaking.John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The movie’s one outright mistake is suddenly shifting from emotional abuse to a literal assault that inadvertently plays like a queasy bad-taste joke about how artists get screwed.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Sports UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat A deep sea creature kept washing ashore in California Oarfish are known to swim in waters 300 to 3,000 feet below the surface.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near objective
Cite this Entry
“Objective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objective. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share