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parti pris

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noun

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Recent Examples of parti pris
Noun
Whereas Galgut’s clarity of vision can seem sometimes almost unworldly, Diski is nothing if not parti pris. Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 16 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parti pris
Adjective
  • Karim, 29, says snail harvesting has proved to be profitable, beneficial and much in demand -- one of many Tunisians who say the mollusks are providing a partial solution to the nation's 40% youth unemployment rate.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Schopper's store was allegedly selling two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, a human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600, the affidavit said.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • New York now faces a critical choice: reinforce an intervention rooted in surveillance, coercion, and racial bias — or expand voluntary options that are already in place and that prioritize trust and quality care, and are available when needed.
    Ruth Lowenkron, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Tech corporations prioritize using our biases for their benefit, while dismissing the reinforcement of stereotypes as a cultural problem rather than a technological one.
    Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • According to the Purdue Exponent, the charges against Kristine were dismissed with prejudice, meaning she can’t be charged again for the same thing.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The tendency in the forecast has been for the front to set up across southeast portions of the Kansas City forecast area.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • According to Limon-Rocha, various life stressors—such as starting a new school, being bullied, losing a beloved pet, or having a family member with health issues—can all trigger perfectionist tendencies.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And not just throw them out in the middle of the forest, but the man built tents that had four-ply washroom tissue!
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Parti pris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parti%20pris. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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