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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren
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Recent Examples of fairness
The nationwide battle over the participation of transgender girls on girls sports teams has played out at both the state and federal levels as Republicans have leveraged the issue as a fight for athletic fairness for women and girls.
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Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Twenty-seven states have enacted these laws, with supporters saying they are needed to ensure fairness in athletic competition and to prevent transgender female athletes from having an unfair advantage.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 July 2025
According to West Allis City Attorney Kail Decker, the hearing was structured in accordance with state law to ensure fairness for both the employee and the commission.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Ensuring fairness not only aligns with ethical standards, but also builds trust with stakeholders and supports long-term, inclusive innovation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Twenty-seven states have enacted these laws, with supporters saying they are needed to ensure fairness in athletic competition and to prevent transgender female athletes from having an unfair advantage.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 July 2025
According to West Allis City Attorney Kail Decker, the hearing was structured in accordance with state law to ensure fairness for both the employee and the commission.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Ensuring fairness not only aligns with ethical standards, but also builds trust with stakeholders and supports long-term, inclusive innovation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairness
Noun
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at [email protected].—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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For straight-size consumers, Heinen says this exclusion reinforces the illusion of neutrality.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals Combining neutrality with style, the Skechers On-the-go Sport Sandals are a multifaceted addition to any summer wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Government control over scientific publishing would significantly compromise research quality by prioritizing political agendas over scientific objectivity.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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“Fairness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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