1
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 poll, released on June 18 and sponsored by nonpartisan nonprofit organization More Perfect, found that the majority of those surveyed believe most Americans share the same core values.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In 2015, looking ahead, Congress created a nonpartisan commission to orchestrate anniversary celebrations, which in turn created a nonprofit called America250.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that the 5% tax would generate tens of billions of dollars in the first few years, but that income tax revenues could subsequently decline by hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
My colleague Michael Scherer reported on the administration’s decision to supersede America250, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to celebrating this year’s Independence Day, with a partisan analogue, Freedom 250.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In 2015, looking ahead, Congress created a nonpartisan commission to orchestrate anniversary celebrations, which in turn created a nonprofit called America250.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that the 5% tax would generate tens of billions of dollars in the first few years, but that income tax revenues could subsequently decline by hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
My colleague Michael Scherer reported on the administration’s decision to supersede America250, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to celebrating this year’s Independence Day, with a partisan analogue, Freedom 250.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.—
Paul Ridden
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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That raised questions about the task of sitting an impartial jury.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Rothschild & Co Redburn upgrades Lyft to buy from neutral The firm says shares are compelling at current levels.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Some areas of the city have experienced historical underinvestment and a lack of equitable economic opportunities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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At the American Cancer Society, that means showing how science, advocacy and community translate into lives saved today and how donor support delivers equitable, real-world impact tomorrow.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But the Three Lions are only equal atop the table with Ghana, which got a goal deep in stoppage time from Caleb Yirenkyi to beat Panama.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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More impressively, summer ticket sales are nearly equal to the 2019 summer at the same point, not accounting for inflation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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