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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
Newsweek has contacted a member of the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency, which filed a fiscal note on the bill, via email for comment.
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Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Loyalty to the leader, not the law Security force personalism happens when leaders reshape the country’s security forces by purging nonpartisan, law-abiding officers and promoting loyal officers who would never rise through the ranks on merit.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
While state Supreme Court races are technically nonpartisan, the court tipped to a liberal lean after Justice Janet Protasiewicz won her seat and gave liberals their first majority on the high court in 15 years.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
The race is technically nonpartisan but has turned into a de facto partisan contest with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Loyalty to the leader, not the law Security force personalism happens when leaders reshape the country’s security forces by purging nonpartisan, law-abiding officers and promoting loyal officers who would never rise through the ranks on merit.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
While state Supreme Court races are technically nonpartisan, the court tipped to a liberal lean after Justice Janet Protasiewicz won her seat and gave liberals their first majority on the high court in 15 years.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
The race is technically nonpartisan but has turned into a de facto partisan contest with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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There was no sign of keeping things impartial for Shah, who as the ICC chief is meant to be independent and act without bias.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There must be prompt, transparent and impartial investigations into all the killings and other violations, and those responsible must be held to account, in line with international law norms and standards.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The country remains split on issues such as DEI (39 percent positive opinion compared to 43 percent negative and 14 percent neutral) and Ukraine (41 percent positive opinion compared to 28 percent negative and 27 percent neutral).—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Available in a wide variety of colors, including neutral, pastel, and neon hues, there are plenty of options to choose from, and for each pair purchased Skechers donates a portion to animal charities.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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This is still hardly equitable, but women have made some gains.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sponsored by Property Management Inc. and presented by Delta Theta Tau, the Gala will unite more than 700 community and business leaders, as well as families, in a celebration of OE’s mission to create inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Of equal concern is the possibility that China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia will use their wartime cooperation as a model for opportunistic coordination in the future.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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That's thanks to the shock-absorbing foam that's brilliantly placed to ensure equal weight distribution with every stride (aka: no sore heels, achy toes, or stinging arches ruining your day).—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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