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
So, Hunt’s partiality for turtlenecks has now become the official look for player headshots over the past two decades.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
There should be no equivocation or the appearance of partiality.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The accused and accuser, for their part, might have reason to question the partiality of an investigation conducted in house and whether the inquiry is a sham done to protect the employer.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
These young professionals are known for their tech-savviness, desire for meaningful work and partiality for innovative workplaces.
—John Case, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
There should be no equivocation or the appearance of partiality.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The accused and accuser, for their part, might have reason to question the partiality of an investigation conducted in house and whether the inquiry is a sham done to protect the employer.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
These young professionals are known for their tech-savviness, desire for meaningful work and partiality for innovative workplaces.
—John Case, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partiality
Noun
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Defense attorney Alan Jackson told the jury the collision never happened, and the investigation into Read was riddled with errors, bias, incompetence and deceit from the start.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This move coincides with the launch of a government-wide task force announced by President , focused on identifying and eliminating anti-Christian bias.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The white sneaker can even be customized to your liking in subtle ways, from a high platform version to contrasting leather details in a variety of colors.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new blushes are designed for the same purpose—treating skin as the primary focus, while the color can be customized to your liking.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After spending time in Nashville writing for the likes of Rascal Flatts and Sabrina Carpenter, Trainor landed a deal with Epic Records.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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More than 50 celebrities lost their homes as the blaze raged across the city, including the likes of Miles Teller, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Joshua Jackson and Anthony Hopkins.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pictures and video of the moment captured the overt display of partisanship in a contest for the state’s highest court.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
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And what a nauseating display of blind partisanship by Mike Davis.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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The unusual trajectory aligned the Falcon 9 with a perfectly polar orbit at an inclination of 90 degrees to the equator, bringing the four-person crew directly over the North or South Pole every 45 minutes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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And grant funding has become less reliable as state governments face their own financial challenges while the Trump administration has shown little inclination to aid transit systems.—
Soumya Karlamangla,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Partiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partiality. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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