favoritism
noun
fa·vor·it·ism
ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-ˌti-zəm 
ˈfā-vər-
1
: the showing of special favor : partiality
2
: the state or fact of being a favorite
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He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.
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And for the players, accusations of coercion or favoritism for those who are religious are just bunk.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
Kosar said the process is laden with procedures and protections to ensure no favoritism or discrimination takes place.
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As supply chains are chopped, local favoritism flourishes—and everywhere, American influence lessens.
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Nearly 75% of workers don't feel comfortable reporting favoritism to HR, fearing negative repercussions.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
Kosar said the process is laden with procedures and protections to ensure no favoritism or discrimination takes place.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 May 2025
As supply chains are chopped, local favoritism flourishes—and everywhere, American influence lessens.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Nearly 75% of workers don't feel comfortable reporting favoritism to HR, fearing negative repercussions.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Favoritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/favoritism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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favoritism
noun
fa·vor·it·ism
ˈfāv-(ə-)rət-ˌiz-əm
: unfairly favorable treatment of some while neglecting others
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