as in bias
the unfair practice of treating some people better than others
The favoritism of the boss led to many disgruntled employees. He accused the teacher of showing favoritism in assigning grades.
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Recent Examples of favoritism
Potential Dangers of Having a US Government AI Czar:
Conflict of Interest: With Musk's significant influence and ownership of X, there are concerns about potential favoritism towards certain companies.
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Some businesses complained about an opaque process that could be vulnerable to political favoritism – a suspicion supported by academic research.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The would-be celebration of international drag culture was a spectacular flop, but the problem goes deeper than simple favoritism.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
As the mass migration from Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) continues, Bluesky is positioning itself as the decentralized alternative for those disillusioned by algorithmic favoritism, toxic discourse and privacy concerns.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Some businesses complained about an opaque process that could be vulnerable to political favoritism – a suspicion supported by academic research.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The would-be celebration of international drag culture was a spectacular flop, but the problem goes deeper than simple favoritism.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
As the mass migration from Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) continues, Bluesky is positioning itself as the decentralized alternative for those disillusioned by algorithmic favoritism, toxic discourse and privacy concerns.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoritism
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The reviewers rated these associations as low certainty, though, after noting that there was some concern for risk of bias in the studies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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This includes verifying that vendors provide documentation such as performance metrics, bias mitigation measures, and training data details.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The prejudice would be that Big Sandy would take a priority lien interest over the rights of these other creditors without those creditors being given notice and an opportunity to be heard.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Then Edward meets Oswald, a man with that same condition, who does not seek treatment and instead lives his life with a sense of freedom and empowerment, raising many questions about prejudice, appearance and victimization.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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The term refers to nepotism and was coined in recent years to refer to people in the entertainment industry who have famous family or friends.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Preventing nepotism by aligning roles with capabilities and approvals from independent advisors.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saturday Night, one of the livelier films from 2024, offers a glimpse at TV hubris and yet the secrets of show business (nepotism, cronyism) remain hidden.Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
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Decades of cronyism and sanctions have stifled entrepreneurship, leaving businesses hesitant to invest in a coercive and opaque environment.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Favoritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoritism. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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