1
as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity
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as in justice
the practice of giving to others what is their due
basic to the notion of equity is the principle that all people are of equal standing in the eyes of the law
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Recent Examples of equity
Her Grammys speech came after President Donald Trump rolled back diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Walmart, the world's largest company, spent $100 million on a new center on racial equity — and that was just one of many such investments.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
Trump signed multiple executive orders since taking office Jan. 20, including one that puts a halt to federal programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2025
At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion are being challenged on every front across industries, this event stands as a powerful testament to Black communities’ innovation, creativity, and excellence in fashion and beyond.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Walmart, the world's largest company, spent $100 million on a new center on racial equity — and that was just one of many such investments.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
Trump signed multiple executive orders since taking office Jan. 20, including one that puts a halt to federal programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2025
At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion are being challenged on every front across industries, this event stands as a powerful testament to Black communities’ innovation, creativity, and excellence in fashion and beyond.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equity
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Rihanna was also a talking point during jury selection, with prospective jurors asked if their neutrality in deciding the case would be affected if Rihanna were to attend the trial.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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In response—even before the U.S. even officially joined the war—President Franklin D. Roosevelt made the bold decision to extend the U.S. neutrality zone to include Greenland and the Azores.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis in 2020, Booker became a leading voice on Stanford’s campus in the fight for social justice and racial equality.—
Sam Jane,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps earlier in the rise of social media, that ability felt like justice.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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Helping them to contextualize events, as well as differentiate objectivity from bias, can spark deeper discussions about the world around you both.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2025
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First, avoid letting your friendship compromise fairness or objectivity.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Taking inspiration from Iran’s Woman Life Freedom protests, the film revolves around a devout man who is promoted to the position of investigating judge at the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, just as his daughters become swept up in the pro-equal rights and democracy movement.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Instead, exercise the rest of your rights, as explained below.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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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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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Equity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equity. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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