1
as in bias
an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities
partiality blinded the administrator to the benefits of the proposed system for distributing work
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2
as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a person with an unfortunate partiality for jumping to conclusions
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
a partiality toward outdoor sports of all kinds
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Recent Examples of partiality
These young professionals are known for their tech-savviness, desire for meaningful work and partiality for innovative workplaces.
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John Case, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
These initiatives provide a welcoming and supportive environment for every student without risking religious partiality.
—Charman Postel, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Róisín Pierce Courtesy of Róisín Pierce Though this Irish designer technically doesn’t bill herself as a bridal designer, Róisín Pierce’s utterly gorgeous, textural handmade dresses shouldn’t be overlooked in this category—especially given her partiality to the color white.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
The former judge had been accused of gross neglect of duty, gross partiality and oppression in office, lack of proper temperament and failure to supervise her office, according to a petition by John Kane, the chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2024
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John Case, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
These initiatives provide a welcoming and supportive environment for every student without risking religious partiality.
—Charman Postel, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Róisín Pierce Courtesy of Róisín Pierce Though this Irish designer technically doesn’t bill herself as a bridal designer, Róisín Pierce’s utterly gorgeous, textural handmade dresses shouldn’t be overlooked in this category—especially given her partiality to the color white.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
The former judge had been accused of gross neglect of duty, gross partiality and oppression in office, lack of proper temperament and failure to supervise her office, according to a petition by John Kane, the chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partiality
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Another mentioned a different kind of bias potentially at play: the grudge theatrical stalwarts still hold against Netflix.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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Combs lawyers argue the law has a history of racial bias and rarely results in prosecution for white people.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Beyond The Basics Successful investing requires mastering behavioral tendencies, and effective retirement planning demands a clear view of your financial reality.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Playing in a defense requires knowing the scheme, understanding how to react to opponents’ tendencies and teammates’ on-the-fly decisions and making game plan specific adjustments.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Feel free to use your favorite peppers, and increase or decrease the heat according to your liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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All are eager to rearrange the party more to their ideological liking, though their views of how to fix what went wrong are often diametrically opposed.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Adopt a zero-tolerance approach: Document every incident thoroughly with legal experts and witnesses, distinguishing valid concerns from smear campaigns, false claims or prejudice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The premium crime show mixes whodunnits with explorations of social issues, including class differences, prejudices, workplace dynamics, and identity.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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New Yorkers with ambition and aptitude come together to complete these trainings in diverse cohorts led by expert instructors.—
Dynishal Gross,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your interests and aptitude, chances are there is a need for your contribution in the workplace of today, and tomorrow.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Shows from the likes of Denmark’s Zentropa, Australia’s Wooden Horse and Israel’s Sipur will fight for a €50,000 ($53,000) development prize, selected by a jury headed up by President M-K Kennedy, Executive Managing Director of TV Series at Studiocanal in the UK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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And while the Canadians have traditionally held the upper hand in international competition, hockey’s grassroots growth in America over the past 20 years has yielded a crop of elite talent, the likes of which has never been seen before.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Mistakes over the past 18 months have been keenly felt by both sides and been seized upon to accuse the BBC of partisanship, even though the corporation protests that these are nothing more than errors made in chronicling a complex and fast-developing conflict.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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During the first Trump administration, the Justice Department faced accusations of partisanship in its investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and its interactions with the Trump campaign.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of one’s political affiliation or inclinations, now is the time to institutionalize sweeping changes in public management.—
Jerry Haar,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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The vast majority of this content is just a few taps of a remote control away on Paramount+, but that doesn't mean everyone has the time — or the inclination — to work through key episodes, just to fill in some gaps in a character's backstory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Partiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partiality. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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