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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
The Senate has overruled the guidance of the parliamentarian, a nonpartisan staffer who interprets the Senate's rules, and voted 51 to 44 to overturn a waiver allowing California to set its own air pollution standards for cars that are stricter than national regulations.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2025
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated the bill would add at least $3.3 trillion to the federal debt over the next 10 years.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the House bill in its current form will increase debt by $3.3 trillion through 2034, and increase annual deficits by $2.9 trillion to $3.3 trillion.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2025
Because those provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025, about 6 in 10 filers would face a tax increase in 2026 without an extension of the law, according to an analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 19 May 2025
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2025
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated the bill would add at least $3.3 trillion to the federal debt over the next 10 years.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the House bill in its current form will increase debt by $3.3 trillion through 2034, and increase annual deficits by $2.9 trillion to $3.3 trillion.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2025
Because those provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025, about 6 in 10 filers would face a tax increase in 2026 without an extension of the law, according to an analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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India blamed Pakistan for backing the attackers, while Islamabad denied involvement and called for an impartial international investigation.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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They were asked to fill out questionnaires gauging their familiarity with the case and ability to be fair and impartial.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
12 May 2025
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Pace Natural / Gold Area Rug The Pace area rug has a classic pattern and neutral color scheme, and the hints of gold add a warm and inviting feel to rooms.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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You'd be pushed into that tech- neutral ITC under section 48E instead.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The result is a more agile, inclusive and resilient workforce where employees have equitable access to growth.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These days — at least on Friday nights — the space offers musicians an equitable spotlight.—
Erick Galindo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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At the center is Cooper’s staggering performance, which is enraging, emotional, horrifying, and heartbreaking in equal measure.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Hoka has long been my go-to for sneakers that are equal parts supportive and stylish, and now one of the brand’s best-sellers, the Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers, are up to 35 percent off at Zappos in nine colorways.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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