1
as in bias
an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities
partiality blinded the administrator to the benefits of the proposed system for distributing work
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2
as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a person with an unfortunate partiality for jumping to conclusions
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
a partiality toward outdoor sports of all kinds
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Recent Examples of partiality
Róisín Pierce Courtesy of Róisín Pierce Though this Irish designer technically doesn’t bill herself as a bridal designer, Róisín Pierce’s utterly gorgeous, textural handmade dresses shouldn’t be overlooked in this category—especially given her partiality to the color white.
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Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
The former judge had been accused of gross neglect of duty, gross partiality and oppression in office, lack of proper temperament and failure to supervise her office, according to a petition by John Kane, the chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2024
By the time Botha took the helm of Sequoia as its senior steward in July 2022, the firm’s decision-making ethos mirrored Botha’s partiality to making tough calls.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2024
This type of partiality, termed taxonomic bias, isn’t unique.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 2 Jan. 2024
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Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
The former judge had been accused of gross neglect of duty, gross partiality and oppression in office, lack of proper temperament and failure to supervise her office, according to a petition by John Kane, the chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2024
By the time Botha took the helm of Sequoia as its senior steward in July 2022, the firm’s decision-making ethos mirrored Botha’s partiality to making tough calls.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2024
This type of partiality, termed taxonomic bias, isn’t unique.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 2 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partiality
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At first glance, these studies seem to be reinforcing bias, showing that even though inclusive representation has been a distinct priority for the last several years, marketing still isn’t changing.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This subjectivity — the reliance on human judgement in the absence of crystal clear, objective data — opens the door to all sorts of cognitive biases and errors long documented by behavioral economists and psychologists.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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The High Performer's Dilemma: A Focus on Gaps High achievers, particularly perfectionists, thrive on results and continuous improvement, which can lead to a tendency to dwell too long on shortcomings.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over his years on Days, Clyde committed murder, rape, and blackmail, displayed both homophobic and misogynistic tendencies, was thrown in and busted out of prison, and ran a drug ring.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The toaster features rounded edges, striking stainless steel details, and simplistic number dials to adjust the browning level to your liking.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Season with salt to your liking. Reach Features Editor Kathryn Gregory at kgregory@courier-journal.com.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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In response to the filing, Carter, through his attorney Alex Spiro (who represented Alec Baldwin in the Rust case, resulting in it being dismissed with prejudice), has demanded the accuser reveal her identity, as is customary for a civil case brought in Federal court.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, according to court filings viewed by Pitchfork, Rose and Kennedy have agreed to discontinue the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
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Eight dining venues showcase the hotel’s culinary aptitude.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Learning is divided into grades and separated by age and aptitude.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Since it was posted on December 6, the clip has clocked up over 340,000 views and over 35,000 likes.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the 4-3-3 with two of Raphinha, Olmo and Ferran as wingers, Flick again has to decide on his midfield three among the likes of Pedri, Casado, Gavi, Fermin, De Jong, Torre and perhaps Eric Garcia.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on Patel's nomination shortly with the coming confirmation hearings set to be a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over the role of partisanship in federal governance.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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But nationally, there appears to be little opening for Hogan, who has urged the GOP to veer away from Trump’s partisanship and bluster.Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2024
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Credit card rewards function as a tax on those without credit cards and those with credit cards but without the ability or inclination to keep up with the panoply of options.David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hegseth himself has not shown any inclination toward a withdrawal.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Partiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partiality. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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