IMPARTIALITY Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

impartiality

noun

Definition of impartiality

as in objectivity

lack of favoritism toward one side or another the defense lawyers challenged the impartiality of the presiding judge

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Recent Examples of impartiality The channel has come under fire from journalists for breaching the impartiality rules that apply to news broadcasters. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 Judge Chitty was assigned to oversee the case after Roach was removed from further proceedings following the defense's challenge to his impartiality. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 The prosecutor also spent a lot of time asking Zeizel about his impartiality in the case. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Admittedly, viewers on the festival circuit, like those in Locarno where this debuted, and folks who might catch it on streamers or in niche distribution are unlikely to be very bothered about the film’s lack of impartiality. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 Four ethics experts told ProPublica that by accepting the premium tickets Trusty and Carr compromised the FCC’s impartiality and should not take part in any upcoming decision on the merger. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Recognizing the agency’s independence and impartiality is a basis from which to further improve reliability of its key economic data. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Any reforms should reinforce, not weaken, the integrity, impartiality, and legitimacy of the Supreme Court for future generations. — Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

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Noun

Vibration monitors would provide some objectivity, said Leila Sauvage, a paper conservator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam who specializes in the impacts of vibration on art.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make during a mid-year review is allowing optimism to replace objectivity.

— John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of objectivity

Noun

The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Instead, French politicians provided 500,000 francs to the Society of Habous for construction costs to protect the appearance of religious neutrality.

— Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

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