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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
For instance, since April, average tariffs on women’s and men’s clothing have been 32% and 25%, respectively, according to an analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Foundation.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
School board elections in Baltimore County are nonpartisan.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
Ryan Young, a senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, said copper is an integral component in electrical wiring and plumbing, as well being used as a heat conductor in radiators and household appliances.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 9 July 2025
Watson noted that the Senate proposal was scored by the Joint Committee on Taxation, a nonpartisan government agency, as costing about $9.3 billion over 10 years.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
School board elections in Baltimore County are nonpartisan.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
Ryan Young, a senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, said copper is an integral component in electrical wiring and plumbing, as well being used as a heat conductor in radiators and household appliances.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 9 July 2025
Watson noted that the Senate proposal was scored by the Joint Committee on Taxation, a nonpartisan government agency, as costing about $9.3 billion over 10 years.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
Adjective
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Nearly seven in 10 Americans doubt that the Supreme Court is impartial when making decisions.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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The co-defendants argued that keeping the trial in Nelson County would impede their rights to a fair and impartial trial because the publicity and news coverage the case has received could lead to a prejudiced jury pool.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Rub a little neutral oil (like vegetable oil) on the hamburger patties to jump-start the frying process.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Think neutral sheet sets and nightstands with clean lines to keep the headboard as the center of attention.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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The Global Fund is already working with countries, communities and partners to prepare for rapid, equitable rollout — supporting regulatory readiness, delivery infrastructure and community engagement.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Boise’s team has identified housing structures in the Lusk District, near Boise State, and is trying to find ways to create an equitable billing program for the geothermal system, according to Bre Brush, the mayor’s transportation adviser and a member of the team that worked on the proposal.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Warrior mindset: Being fair means treating everyone with equal respect and navigating situations with some thought and judgment.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The latest to join the lineup: Charlotte Tilbury’s Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oils — a candy-slick, high-gloss launch that’s equal parts nostalgic and of the moment.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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